Nigeria's crude oil and condensate production soared to an average of 1,735,398 barrels per day (bpd) in June 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth and the highest output since April 2020, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Sunday.
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In strict crude oil terms, excluding condensates, production hit 1.56 million barrels per day (mbpd), while condensates contributed 0.18 mbpd. This performance allowed Nigeria to meet 104% of its 1.5 mbpd crude oil production quota set by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The 1.56 mbpd crude-only figure represents a 74-month high for Africa's largest oil producer.
Steady monthly growth trajectory
The NUPRC report detailed a steady upward trend: production increased from 1.483 mbpd in February to 1.546 mbpd in March, 1.663 mbpd in April, 1.700 mbpd in May, and 1.735 mbpd in June. This represents a 2.2% month-on-month growth. The peak combined production during June reached 1.89 mbpd, indicating the potential to achieve 2 mbpd in the near term, while the lowest daily output was 1.57 mbpd.
Drivers of improved performance
The improved performance was primarily driven by stable production operations across most producing assets and the absence of major pipeline outages during the period. Enhanced operational stability supported improved production uptime and crude evacuation efficiency. Although a limited number of assets experienced short-duration operational shutdowns, the overall impact on national production was minimal. Scheduled turnaround maintenance activities were effectively managed and completed without significant disruption.
Terminal-by-terminal breakdown
A breakdown by terminals shows that Bonny Terminal accounted for 318.28 thousand barrels per day (kbpd), up from 293.88 kbpd in May 2026. Forcados Terminal followed with 306.36 kbpd, an increase from 289.90 kbpd. Qua Iboe Terminal recorded an average of 164.73 kbpd, down from 173.36 kbpd in May. Escravos Oil Terminal posted 138.03 kbpd, up from 135.47 kbpd. Bonga ranked fifth with 103.66 kbpd, compared to 102.54 kbpd in May.
Industry commitment to efficiency
The NUPRC attributed the sustained growth to 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. The report noted that the positive trajectory reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize and boost output.
