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- In 2022, New Mexico was the nation’s second-largest crude oil-producing state, after Texas. The state accounted for more than 13% of total U.S. crude oil production.
- In 2022, New Mexico was among the top 10 natural gas-producing states (7th) and accounted for 6% of the nation’s total natural gas gross withdrawals. At the end of 2021, New Mexico had almost 6% of U.S. proved natural gas reserves.
- At the end of 2021, New Mexico had almost 3% of the nation’s estimated recoverable coal reserves, 10th-largest among the states. The state accounted for almost 2% of total U.S. coal production.
- In 2022, New Mexico ranked ninth in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 35% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2022, more than five times the share it contributed in 2015.
- New Mexico is 1 of 15 states that produce natural gas from coalbeds. In 2021, the state was second only to Colorado in coalbed methane production and accounted for 26% of the nation’s total.
Last Updated: May 18, 2023