PINL deepens collaboration with NNPC to achieve 2.5mbpd output

As part of the moves to achieve the Federal Government’s 2.5 million barrels per day crude oil production in 2026, the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), a firm providing surveillance in the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has pledged to align its collaboration with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and […]

As part of the moves to achieve the Federal Government’s 2.5 million barrels per day crude oil production in 2026, the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), a firm providing surveillance in the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has pledged to align its collaboration with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and host communities to achieve the Federal Government’s vision.

Speaking during its January meeting with stakeholders from the TNP host communities in Bayelsa State, General Manager, Community and Stakeholders Relations of PINL, Dr Akpos Mezeh, said the decision was part of the company’s strategic priorities for the year 2026.

He said the company also aims to strengthen collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the NNPCL and other security agencies in achieving the target.

The company also pledged to mediate in conflicts in all oil producing communities in the area to ensure that the targeted production output is met.

He said: “As we move into 2026, PINL’s focus will be on aligning with the efforts of the Federal Government towards meeting the 2.5m bpd production target in 2026, sustaining zero infractions along the TNP coagencie, strengthening collaboration with NNPCL, ONSA, and security agencies.”

He added that mediating conflicts in Ogoniland and other oil producing communities with a view to resuming production,

While thanking the communities for their efforts in 2025, Mezeh urged them to continue on the part of dialogue in resolving all issues.

“Distinguished stakeholders, the story of the Trans Niger Pipeline is changing and you are the author of that change.

What we protect together today determines what Nigeria earns tomorrow. Let us continue to choose dialogue over disruption, cooperation over conflict and shared prosperity over short-term gain,” he admonished.

Chairman of Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM, Dr. Bubaraye Dakolo urged the Federal Government to consider development of the host communities to foster peace and curb vandalism in the region.

He stressed the need to make petroleum products affordable for host communities to discourage the sale of adulterated products in the areas.

Also speaking, the Ibenanowei of Bomo Kingdom, Bayelsa State, HRM, Dr. Joshua Igbugburu called on community youths to continue in their resolve to protect the pipelines.

The monarch also appreciated the company for uniting the communities through their regular engagements.