Climate Intelligence
The Diffusion Problem
The public conversation about AI and climate is loud, contested, and pulling in several directions at once. Some see AI as a powerful accelerant for the energy transition — a tool that can optimize grids, model emissions, and unlock decarbonization at a pace we couldn’t achieve otherwise. Others worry that…
Technical Explainer: Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Carbon Credits
RMI experts analyze market trends, quality criteria, and risk implications for orphaned well carbon credits.
Drilling Down on Methane Loss
RMI and Purvis Advisors Reveal Underreported Methane Waste in Texas Oil & Gas Sector. RMI and Purvis Advisors developed and deployed a data-correction methodology to assess self-reported oil and gas production data in Texas. Their 2024 analysis estimates that actual gas waste is 3 to 4.5 times higher than operators reported, highlighting significant underreported methane emissions and lost economic value.
