Nigeria’s oil production surged to a 74-month high in June, averaging 1.735 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude and condensate, driven by stable operations and minimal pipeline disruptions, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported.
According to the commission’s 2026 Crude Oil and Condensate Production Report, the June output—comprising 1.56mbpd of crude oil and 0.18mbpd of condensates—placed Nigeria at 104 per cent of its 1.5mbpd production quota set by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The figure also marks the fourth consecutive month of production growth, with peak daily output reaching 1.89mbpd.
In crude-only terms, Nigeria’s average daily production of 1.56mbpd in June represents its highest level since April 2020, underscoring a strong recovery in output. Production has steadily increased from 1.483mbpd in February to 1.546mbpd in March, 1.663mbpd in April, 1.700mbpd in May, and 1.735mbpd in June—reflecting a consistent upward trend.
The improved performance was largely attributed to stable operations across key oil assets and the absence of major pipeline outages, which enhanced production uptime and crude evacuation efficiency. Although some facilities experienced brief shutdowns, their overall impact on national output remained minimal, while scheduled maintenance activities were completed without significant disruption.
Terminal performance also reflected the positive trend. Bonny and Forcados terminals led output with notable increases, while Escravos and Bonga recorded modest gains. Qua Iboe, however, posted a slight decline compared to May figures.
Overall, the sustained growth highlights ongoing efforts by operators and industry stakeholders to improve efficiency, maintain infrastructure integrity and strengthen production reliability, positioning Nigeria closer to its target of reaching 2mbpd in the near term.