The French oil major and Mistral AI are building frontier models trained on decades of geoscience data to enhance reservoir analysis and field development. This 3 year program involves an investment of more than €100 million, or $115 million, announced Tuesday. The technology focuses on increasing oil and gas exploration abilities and extending the operational life of existing fields.

Mistral AI presents itself as a sovereign European alternative to U.S. rivals OpenAI and Anthropic by focusing on integrating AI into existing business processes. The startup recently signed deals with other large European companies, including BNP Paribas and Stellantis, to implement similar AI systems.