NNPCL records 355,000 bpd production in December

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said it has a recorded production level of 355,000 barrels of oil per day, its highest daily output since 1989. In a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, it said the production was made on December 1st, 2025 through its upstream subsidiary, the NNPC […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said it has a recorded production level of 355,000 barrels of oil per day, its highest daily output since 1989.

In a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, it said the production was made on December 1st, 2025 through its upstream subsidiary, the NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL).

It said the milestone marks a significant step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects the company’s ongoing transformation anchored on efficiency and discipline.

“The figures show genuine transformation: average daily production surged 52%, rising from 203,000 barrels per day in 2023 to 312,000 in 2025.  This record growth is no coincidence; it stems from a clear strategy anchored on operational excellence, strong asset management, and structured field development. NEPL’s performance demonstrates that with the right leadership, strengthened systems, and a committed workforce, Nigeria’s upstream sector can overcome years of instability,” it said.

It said the achievement converts national ambition into measurable momentum with the presidential target of 2 million barrels per day by 2027 and 3 million by 2030. NEPL’s delivery brings them closer to reality, the company said.

 

Speaking on the development, the Group CEO of NNPCL, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, pointed out that the milestone is proof that Nigeria’s energy revival is not a dream; it is already happening.

 

“By showing its ability to exceed its own production benchmarks, NEPL confirms that the essential building blocks for scaling national output are being firmly established. The achievement signals that the machinery of production—equipment, processes, capabilities, and partnerships—can be driven with commercial discipline to produce real and positive outcomes,” Ojulari stated.

 

He noted that the achievement reinforces confidence nationally and across the global energy landscape, assuring partners and investors that Nigeria is committed to reaffirming its role as a dependable energy supplier.