Nigeria’s crude oil production saw a notable 5.5% year-on-year increase in August 2025, averaging 1.43 million barrels per day (bpd). This uptick represents a clear step forward from the 1.36 million bpd achieved during the same month in 2024, according to fresh data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
The commission shared these insights via its official media platform on Saturday, September 20, 2025, underscoring the sector’s ongoing momentum.
When factoring in condensates, the total production reached an average of 1.63 million bpd for August, a modest rise from the 1.58 million bpd recorded in August 2024. This performance allowed Nigeria to meet 96% of its assigned OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd.
NUPRC officials pointed to enhanced operations at major oil terminals as a key driver, signaling a broader recovery in the upstream petroleum industry amid global energy demands.
However, on a month-to-month comparison, output experienced a 4.7% decline from July 2025’s higher figure of 1.71 million bpd. Regulators attributed this dip primarily to an unexpected one-day maintenance shutdown at a vital production site, which temporarily disrupted flows.
Condensate production followed a similar downward trend year-on-year, dropping to 197,229 bpd in August 2025 from 220,435 bpd the previous year.
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Among the nation’s key facilities, Forcados Terminal emerged as the top performer, accounting for 8.99 million barrels in total—broken down into 8.08 million barrels of crude oil and 915,200 barrels of condensates. This highlights Forcados’ pivotal role in sustaining national supplies.
Trailing closely was Bonny Terminal with 6.26 million barrels, while Qua Iboe and Escravos contributed 4.99 million and 4.18 million barrels, respectively, reinforcing their importance in the export chain.
Despite these fluctuations, the NUPRC affirmed that Nigeria’s crude oil levels remain robust enough to align closely with OPEC commitments and broader production targets.
This consistency not only supports economic stability but also positions the country favorably in international oil markets, where reliability is paramount.
