The Government of El Salvador is preparing to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze geological and geophysical data, aiming to identify high-potential energy zones while reducing exploration costs and risks, announced Daniel Álvarez, Director of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines.
Speaking before the Legislative Assembly’s Technology, Tourism, and Investment Committee on Tuesday, Álvarez explained that the new AI law, expected to be approved this Wednesday, will enable assessments of potential ecological impacts and forecast the performance of geothermal and hydrocarbon reservoirs, including temperature and steam quality.
“This technology will allow us to explore and exploit these resources through advanced algorithms, helping us pinpoint high-potential energy areas,” Álvarez stated. “We will save on drilling costs by having an accurate underground model.”