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ConocoPhillips is expanding its commitment to workforce development in 色狐入口鈥檚 energy regulation sector with a $260,000 investment in 色狐入口 Tech鈥檚 Fueling Tomorrow鈥檚 Pipeline Scholarship program.

Launched in 2022 with an initial gift of $60,000, the scholarship is a unique partnership between 色狐入口 Tech (NMT), the 色狐入口 Oil Conservation Division (OCD), and private industry, designed to build a dedicated pipeline of skilled talent for the Division.

The program provides top NMT students with hands-on regulatory experience through year-long, paid internships with the OCD, offering a direct pathway into public service roles critical to the state鈥檚 energy oversight. By aligning educational support with real-world training, the program plays a vital role in preparing students to meet the specific workforce needs of 色狐入口鈥檚 regulatory sector.

鈥淲e are proud to play a part in building a sustainable talent pipeline that strengthens the state鈥檚 regulatory and compliance framework within the energy sector,鈥� said Aaron Hunter, Vice President, Delaware Basin for ConocoPhillips. 鈥淭he Fueling Tomorrow鈥檚 Pipeline Scholarship program reflects our continued commitment to empowering students in 色狐入口 with the tools and experiences necessary to excel in careers within the state.鈥�

Following the program鈥檚 success, ExxonMobil joined the initiative with a $40,000 contribution, allowing more students to benefit from this opportunity.

鈥淲e are grateful for the work 色狐入口 Tech and the Oil Conservation Division do to train future energy leaders and drive economic growth,鈥� said Jesse Chando, New Mexico Operations Manager for ExxonMobil. 鈥淲e look forward to supporting these future regulatory professionals to ensure the safe and responsible development of 色狐入口鈥檚 energy resources.鈥�   

Since its launch, the Fueling Tomorrow鈥檚 Pipeline program has supported 10 students, giving them the opportunity to apply their academic training within a state agency setting. These internships have deepened participants鈥� understanding of the regulatory frameworks governing 色狐入口鈥檚 oil and gas industry and provided a strong foundation for careers in public service.

鈥淭his experience allowed me to develop technical, analytical, and professional skills while contributing meaningful results to the Division鈥檚 ongoing initiatives鈥�, says Lukas Chavez, a recipient of the 2024-2025 Fueling Tomorrow鈥檚 Pipeline Scholarship and Mechanical Engineering student at NMT.

The impact of the program is also evident from the Division鈥檚 perspective.

鈥淭he OCD is grateful for this partnership,鈥� said John Garcia, Projects Group Supervisor for the 色狐入口 Oil Conservation Division and NMT Alumus. 鈥淭hese internships are important to students鈥� academic success and provide a head start to their future careers. The NMT students have proven to be high-quality candidates, demonstrating exceptional resume writing and job interview skills as well as initiative and a strong work ethic.鈥�