LunagisthubNigeria Hits Record Oil Output of 355,000bpd, Highest Since 1989
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s exploration and production subsidiary, NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), has achieved a record oil production level of 355,000 barrels per day (bpd), the highest daily output since 1989. This milestone marks a significant step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects the company’s ongoing transformation anchored on efficiency and discipline .
According to the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Ojulari, the record production is proof that Nigeria’s energy revival is not a dream but a reality. The achievement demonstrates that with the right leadership, strengthened systems, and a committed workforce, Nigeria’s upstream sector can overcome years of instability .
– Average daily production surged by 52% from 203,000 bpd in 2023 to 312,000 bpd in 2025.
– The record production is a result of a clear strategy anchored on operational excellence, strong asset management, and structured field development.
– NEPL’s performance brings the presidential targets of 2 million bpd by 2027 and 3 million bpd by 2030 closer to reality .The achievement is expected to boost Nigeria’s economy and reinforce confidence in the country’s energy sector. The record production also assures partners and investors that Nigeria is committed to reaffirming its role as a dependable energy supplier .
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