Key points
- Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.74 million barrels per day in June.
- Crude oil production averaged 1.56 million barrels per day, exceeding OPEC’s 1.5 mbpd quota.
- NUPRC says the output marks the highest crude production level since April 2020.
- Improved operational stability and fewer pipeline disruptions supported higher production.
Main story
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to an average of 1.74 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month of production growth.
According to production statistics released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), average crude oil production stood at 1.56 mbpd during the month, while condensate output averaged 0.18 mbpd.
The commission said Nigeria exceeded its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude oil production quota of 1.5 mbpd, achieving about 104 per cent of the target.
NUPRC noted that, excluding condensates, June’s average crude production of 1.56 mbpd was Nigeria’s highest monthly output since April 2020, representing a 74-month high.
The report also showed that peak combined crude oil and condensate production reached 1.89 mbpd during the month, while the lowest daily output recorded was 1.57 mbpd.
Production has maintained a steady upward trend in recent months, rising from 1.48 mbpd in February to 1.55 mbpd in March, 1.66 mbpd in April, 1.70 mbpd in May and 1.74 mbpd in June.
According to the commission, June’s performance represents a 2.2 per cent month-on-month increase.
NUPRC attributed the improved performance to stable production operations across most producing assets and the absence of major pipeline outages during the review period.
It said improved operational stability enhanced production uptime and crude evacuation efficiency, while limited operational shutdowns had only minimal impact on overall national output.
The commission added that scheduled turnaround maintenance activities were completed without significant disruption to production.
According to the report, the sustained growth reflects operators’ continued efforts to improve operational efficiency, maintain asset integrity and enhance production reliability across the upstream petroleum sector.
Among producing terminals, Bonny Terminal recorded the highest average daily production at 318,280 barrels, up from 293,880 barrels recorded in May.
Forcados Terminal followed with 306,360 barrels per day, compared with 289,900 barrels in the previous month.
Qua Iboe Terminal produced an average of 164,730 barrels per day, down from 173,360 barrels in May, while Escravos Terminal increased output to 138,030 barrels per day from 135,470 barrels.
Bonga ranked fifth, recording average production of 103,660 barrels per day, slightly above the 102,540 barrels achieved in May.
The issues
Nigeria has intensified efforts to increase crude oil production through improved asset security, reduced pipeline disruptions and enhanced operational efficiency. Sustaining higher production remains critical to boosting export earnings, supporting government revenue and meeting OPEC production targets.
What’s being said
“The sustained growth recorded in June reflects the continued commitment of operators and industry stakeholders towards improving operational efficiency, maintaining asset integrity, and enhancing production reliability across the Nigerian upstream petroleum sector.” — Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
What’s next
Industry stakeholders will seek to sustain the current production momentum as Nigeria targets output of 2 million barrels per day through improved infrastructure, investment and operational stability.
Bottom line
Nigeria’s highest crude oil production in more than six years signals improving performance in the upstream sector, although sustaining the gains will depend on continued operational stability and investment.
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