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- New Mexico is the third-largest energy-producing state, after Texas and Pennsylvania, and the state produces about 11 times more energy than it consumes.
- New Mexico is the nation’s second-largest crude oil-producing state, after Texas. In 2024, the state's oil output reached a record high and accounted for 15% of total U.S. crude oil production.
- In 2024, New Mexico was the third-largest natural gas-producing state and provided 8% of the nation’s total natural gas gross withdrawals. The state also has about 8% of U.S. proved natural gas reserves.
- New Mexico has nearly 3% of the nation’s estimated recoverable coal reserves, and the state accounted for about 1% of total U.S. coal production in 2024.
- New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state's wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.
Last Updated: July 17, 2025