diff --git a/mache/machines/chrysalis.cfg b/mache/machines/chrysalis.cfg
index 4262f128..b06d208d 100644
--- a/mache/machines/chrysalis.cfg
+++ b/mache/machines/chrysalis.cfg
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 group = cels
 
 # the compiler set to use for system libraries and MPAS builds
-compiler = intel
+compiler = gnu
 
 # the system MPI library to use for intel18 compiler
 mpi = openmpi