The European Geothermal Congress 2025 | EGC 2025

6–10 Oct 2025 | Zürich, Switzerland

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Valentin Goldberg

Managing Director

BWG Geochemical Consulting

Neubrandenburg, Germany

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Geoscientist focused on water–gas–solid interactions in deep formation fluids, specialized on raw material extraction and development of treatment strategies.

My organisation

BWG Geochemische Beratung GmbH is a specialized geoscientific consultancy with over 25 years of experience in applied geochemistry. The company focuses on the characterization, modeling, and treatment of deep formation fluids, particularly in geothermal, hydrothermal, and highly saline systems. BWG supports public and private sector clients across Europe in the planning and execution of exploration campaigns, production tests, and fluid sampling programs. With a strong foundation in both scientific research and industrial application, BWG develops tailored strategies for scaling and corrosion prevention, raw material extraction (e.g. lithium), and environmental compatibility. The company is actively involved in national and international research projects and has contributed to over 40 geothermal and hydrothermal sites across Europe. BWG’s core competencies include fluid–rock interaction modeling, hydrochemical diagnostics, and the development of pretreatment concepts for thermal use and mineral extraction technologies. As a trusted partner for industry, academia, and government agencies, BWG combines scientific rigor with practical implementation expertise.
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About me

Dr. Valentin Goldberg is a geoscientist and Managing Director of BWG Geochemische Beratung GmbH.

He completed his binational PhD between the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Universidad de Chile. His research focused on the sustainable extraction of raw materials and the geochemical treatment of deep formation waters, particularly from geothermal systems.

Dr. Goldberg has published extensively on topics such as lithium extraction, geothermal systems, and thermal water treatment. His work has earned multiple awards, including the Young Scientist Award from the Society of Metallurgists and Miners (2022) and the German Geothermal Association (2024).

Since 2025, he has served as Managing Director of BWG Geochemische Beratung GmbH, a company with a 25-year history of implementing and supporting geochemical exploration campaigns, production tests, fluid treatment strategies, and research projects at more than 40 sites across Europe.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

14:15 - 15:45

Session 1C Technology : Minerals from Geothermal Energy

Location:Vortragsaal 1Track:Technical Session