Geochemical analysis, monitoring and consulting for the utilisation of deep and thermal waters
BWG Geochemische Beratung GmbH
NeubrandenburgNew on Amplifa
Geochemical consulting for the utilisation of deep waters
BWG Geochemische Beratung GmbH is a specialised geochemistry company based in Neubrandenburg, founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam. The company investigates water-solid interactions along the entire value chain of deep waters - from exploration through plant operation to raw material extraction. The range of services includes qualified sampling of highly saline deep fluids, gases and solids, major and trace element analysis, analysis of stable isotopes and environmental tracers as well as controlled degassing of inflow samples (PDS system). Furthermore, geochemical monitoring programmes for geothermal plants, modelling of scale formation and substance transport as well as the selection and design of inhibitors against precipitation and corrosion are offered. A third pillar is consulting on the recovery of valuable materials from deep waters, in particular lithium extraction, including sorbent tests and monitoring of extraction processes. At its Neubrandenburg site, BWG has a laboratory for the analysis of deep samples; mobile laboratory equipment allows on-site evaluation. Clients include energy suppliers, geothermal operators, drilling companies and research institutions; projects have been realised at more than 40 sites in 8 countries.
- Site
- Neubrandenburg
- Processes
- Qualified sampling of highly saline deep fluids (fluids, gases, solids), Geochemical major and trace element analysis of fluids, Analysis of stable isotopes and environmental tracers (groundwater genesis models, age dating), Controlled degassing of deep samples (PDS system) for the determination of dissolved gases and ions, Geochemical modelling of mineral precipitation (scale formation) and degassing, Substance transport modelling, Geochemical monitoring during ongoing plant operation of geothermal plants, Inhibitor selection and design for the prevention of precipitation and corrosion
- Materials
- Lithium (in thermal deep waters/brines), Highly saline deep and thermal waters, Deep gases, Lithium-bearing brines, Stable isotopes and environmental tracers
- Certificates
- Analysis and on-site parameters under defined measurement conditions
- Founded
- 2000
- Industries
- Geothermal energy, Raw material extraction (lithium extraction), Energy supply (municipal utilities), Research institutions, Raw material extraction/mining (lithium extraction), Energy supply (municipal energy suppliers)
- 01
Hydrochemical exploration
- 02
Qualified sampling of fluids, gases and solids
- 03
Laboratory and on-site analysis
- 04
Geochemical modelling (scale formation, substance transport, reservoir forecast)
- 05
Inhibitor selection and design
- 06
Monitoring of ongoing plant operation
- 07
Consulting on valuable material recovery and extraction processes
Range of analyses and processes
Highly saline deep and thermal waters
Sampling, analysis and modelling of fluids from geothermal plants during operation, during performance tests and after well completion.
Deep gases
Controlled degassing (PDS system) for the qualitative and quantitative determination of non-condensable gases.
Lithium-bearing brines
Raw material potential analysis, sorbent tests and support of lithium extraction from thermal deep waters.
Stable isotopes and environmental tracers
Groundwater genesis models and age dating for assessing thermal and hydraulic breakthrough behaviour.
Site
Neubrandenburg
DEHeadquarters with laboratory for the analysis of deep samples
- Materials
- Deep and thermal waters, gases, solids
- Laboratory for the analysis of deep samples
- Degassing system for inflow samples (PDS system)
- Mobile laboratory equipment for on-site sample evaluation
Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified sampling of highly saline deep fluids (fluids, gases, solids)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geochemical major and trace element analysis of fluidsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Analysis of stable isotopes and environmental tracers (groundwater genesis models, age dating)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Controlled degassing of deep samples (PDS system) for the determination of dissolved gases and ionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geochemical modelling of mineral precipitation (scale formation) and degassingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Substance transport modellingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geochemical monitoring during ongoing plant operation of geothermal plantsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inhibitor selection and design for the prevention of precipitation and corrosionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Raw material potential analysis and consulting on valuable material recovery from deep waters (e.g.Engineering | – | – | – | – | Lithium |
| Design and execution of extraction experiments for the selection ofEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kinetic experiments and laboratory and field testsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research and development services in the field of thermal water chemistryEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory for the analysis of deep samples | – | – | – | – | Neubrandenburg |
| Mobile laboratory equipment for on-site sample evaluation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Degassing system for inflow samples (PDS system) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Qualified sampling under controlled conditions, mobile laboratory equipment for on-site evaluation and analytical control of fluids, gases and solids ensure the representativeness of the data.
| Evidence | Neubrandenburg |
|---|---|
| Analysis and on-site parameters under defined measurement conditions |
History and R&D projects
- 2000
Foundation of BWG Boden Wasser Gesundheit GbR on 01.07.2000 as a spin-off from the GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam
- 2005
Research project on technology development for base-load electricity from geothermal energy: solution and precipitation reactions in the circuit of a geothermal power plant (BMU 0329951F, 2005–2007)
- 2009
Gas-geochemical investigations as a basis for determining gas and mineral equilibria in geothermal plants (BMU 0325161, 2009–2012)
- 2011
Research project ContraPart: effectiveness of inhibitors against Ba,Sr-SO4 precipitation (BMWi 0325408B, 2011–2015)
- 2015
Research project SUBITO: efficiency tests of inhibitors in field use (BMWi 0325790D, 2015–2019)
- 2017
Research project EvA-M: inhibitor evaluation under plant and reservoir conditions (BMU 0325790D, 2017–2021)
- 2020
Research projects UNLIMITED and Li+Fluids as well as EIKE (2020–2024): lithium production from hot deep waters and inhibitor combinations
- 2021
Conversion into BWG Geochemische Beratung GmbH on 01.09.2021
- 2024
Start of research project ThermIon: electrochemical ion pump for lithium extraction from thermal water (BMWi 03EE4063I, 2024–2027)
- 2025
Feasibility study MeLi – Mecklenburg Lithium: potential assessment of lithium extraction from thermal deep waters in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (EFRE funding)