diff --git a/compass/machines/chrysalis.cfg b/compass/machines/chrysalis.cfg
index 76a1d4486d..2e14f1b29e 100644
--- a/compass/machines/chrysalis.cfg
+++ b/compass/machines/chrysalis.cfg
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ compass_envs = /lcrc/soft/climate/compass/chrysalis/base
 compiler = intel
 
 # the system MPI library to use for intel compiler
-mpi_intel = impi
+mpi_intel = openmpi
 
 # the system MPI library to use for gnu compiler
 mpi_gnu = openmpi