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  1. Pemex, Mexico's state oil company, is being compared to the resources found in the Delaware basin, which is located in New Mexico. This comparison involves Burgos infrastructure and Claudia Sheinbaum's goals for increasing power capacity in Mexico.

AI Used by Oil Firms to Locate New Energy Resources in New Mexico

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Artificial intelligence is being utilized by major firms, including ExxonMobil and BP, to identify new oil and energy resources in New Mexico. A research firm estimates that AI could unlock 1 trillion extra barrels of oil globally by helping companies extract more from existing reservoirs. However, studies suggest that this use of AI could prolong oil and gas usage, potentially leading to a 0.47–1.8 gigaton increase in annual global carbon dioxide emissions.

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The ability of AI to accelerate resource discovery could significantly impact global energy supply and market dynamics. While AI may help reduce the fossil fuel industry's footprint through methane leak detection or efficiency gains, the potential increase in CO2 emissions poses a major environmental challenge. The lower end of the projected CO2 increase is comparable to Mexico's annual emissions.

Pemex, Mexico's state oil company, is being compared to the resources found in the Delaware basin, which is located in New Mexico.

From reason.com

Who's involved

  • ExxonMobilAmerican multinational oil and gas corporation using AI to find new energy resources
  • New MexicoState of the United States where AI is being used to locate new energy production

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  • New Mexico Environment DepartmentSpeculative

    The New Mexico Environment Department might face increased regulatory pressure due to the potential for higher CO2 emissions from prolonged oil and gas usage.

  • New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentSpeculative

    The New Mexico Economic Development Department could see new economic opportunities resulting from AI-accelerated discovery of oil and geothermal resources.

  • North AmericaSpeculative

    North America may see regional market dynamics change as AI accelerates US energy production.

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