AI HELPS RESEARCHERS DIG THROUGH OLD MAPS TO FIND LOST OIL AND GAS WELLS

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Researchers at Berkeley Lab use AI to identify undocumented oil and gas wells by analyzing historical USGS maps. Their AI tool has identified over 1,300 potential undocumented wells across California and Oklahoma. This AI-driven mapping is part of a broader initiative to mitigate methane emissions and hazards from orphaned wells.