The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported steady growth in national crude oil and gas production.
According to a statement by the company, as of April 2025, average crude oil production stood at 1.60 million barrels per day (mbpd), inclusive of condensate. Output rose through the second half of 2025 and stabilised at 1.67 mbpd, inclusive of condensate, by April 2026.
NNPCL said the development resulted in an increase of approximately 80,000 barrels per day, representing a six per cent growth.
The company also said its gas production averaged 7,354 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) as of April 2025, rising to 7,729 mmscf/d in May 2025, representing a five per cent growth.
“This is an indicator of expanding gas output in support of Nigeria’s domestic energy security and export commitments,” the company said while addressing recent media commentary questioning the performance of its leadership under the Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr Bayo Ojulari.
In a statement issued on Saturday August 8, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, responded to claims attributed to the Oil and Gas Professionals Forum (OGPF) concerning the recently concluded oil licensing round conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
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While welcoming scrutiny of its operations, consistent with its commitment to transparency and accountability, the company moved to set the record straight on the specific claims raised.
NNPC Limited emphasised that under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, the conduct of oil licensing rounds and the allocation of oil blocks fall squarely within the statutory mandate of the NUPRC.
Since its incorporation, the statement said, NNPC Limited has operated strictly as a commercial entity and holds no regulatory or allocative authority.
NNPC Limited reaffirmed its commitment to operating with transparency and stated that it would continue to engage openly on matters concerning the company’s performance and operations.
The company said it also reserved the right to take necessary steps to protect its reputation and that of its leadership against the publication of false or unsubstantiated claims.
It encouraged industry commentators, analysts and professional associations to verify information through the appropriate regulatory and corporate channels before publication to ensure that public commentary is factual, balanced and contributes constructively to informed discourse on the Nigerian energy sector.
