Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Output Reaches 3.04 Million Boepd
Nigeria has increased its oil and gas production to 3.04 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) as recorded in September, according to the latest report from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Production Rise Amid Challenges
The growth comes after the restart of operations at several oilfields, most notably the Obodo oilfield within mining license OML 150. This led to a production bump from the previous month’s 3.01 million boepd. Crude oil and natural gas output rose slightly, though condensate levels remained steady.
Despite this progress, the NNPC highlighted ongoing difficulties that limit output, including unplanned downtime caused by equipment failures, subsurface complications, flowline leaks, community protests, and constraints in storage and export infrastructure. These issues continue to affect overall facility reliability and production capacity.
Background: Nigeria’s Oil Sector Struggles and Recovery Efforts
For several years, Nigeria has grappled with underperformance in meeting its oil production quotas under the OPEC+ agreements, primarily due to sabotage, oil theft, and related disruptions in the Niger Delta region. However, a government crackdown on illegal oil activities has helped to stabilize the situation and increase production levels.
In May, the country reached a 15-month high with crude oil output averaging 1.53 million barrels per day, and total crude plus condensate output hitting 1.7 million bpd, the strongest level since mid-2025.
Why Nigeria’s Output Increase Matters for Pakistan
Pakistan, as an energy-importing nation, closely monitors developments in major oil-producing countries. Nigeria’s efforts to boost production could influence global oil supply and pricing dynamics, potentially easing some cost pressures on Pakistani consumers and industries. Additionally, Nigeria’s experience in tackling sabotage and infrastructure challenges offers valuable lessons in securing energy assets, a concern shared by Pakistan’s domestic energy sector.
Udy Ntia, NNPC’s executive vice president for upstream, emphasized the corporation’s ambition to raise oil production to 2 million barrels per day in the next two years, signaling continued growth in the country’s hydrocarbon output.
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