diff --git a/python/dolfinx_mpc/utils/mpc_utils.py b/python/dolfinx_mpc/utils/mpc_utils.py
index 55673419..c7b9a652 100644
--- a/python/dolfinx_mpc/utils/mpc_utils.py
+++ b/python/dolfinx_mpc/utils/mpc_utils.py
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ def tangential_proj(u, n):
     _fem.petsc.set_bc(b, [bc_deac])
 
     # Solve Linear problem
-    solver = PETSc.KSP().create(mesh.comm)  # type: ignore
+    solver = PETSc.KSP().create(V.mesh.comm)  # type: ignore
     solver.setType("cg")
     solver.rtol = 1e-8
     solver.setOperators(A)