By NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the premier upstream arm of NNPC Limited, has achieved an unprecedented production milestone of 355,000 barrels of oil per day, marking its highest daily output since 1989.
A press statement issued by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Abuja, said the remarkable achievement represents a significant leap forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and underscores the company’s ongoing transformation, driven by efficiency and discipline.
According to the report, average daily production has surged by 52 per cent, rising from 203,000 barrels per day in 2023 to 312,000 barrels per day in 2025.
This impressive growth is attributed to a dedicated strategy centred on operational excellence, robust asset management, and systematic field development.
NEPL’s performance demonstrates that with effective leadership, strengthened systems, and a committed workforce, Nigeria’s upstream sector can overcome years of instability.
The achievement also places Nigeria’s national production ambition firmly within reach. The presidential targets of 2 million barrels per day by 2027 and 3 million barrels per day by 2030—once seen as aspirational—are now viewed as attainable.
Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Limited, described the milestone as evidence that Nigeria’s energy revival is well underway.
“NEPL’s achievement demonstrates that the country’s energy sector can exceed its own production benchmarks, confirming that the essential building blocks for scaling national output are being firmly established,” he said.
Ojulari added that the feat reinforces confidence both nationally and globally, assuring partners and investors that Nigeria remains committed to reaffirming its role as a dependable energy supplier.
Also commenting, Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, noted that the development goes beyond the 355,000 bpd figure, reflecting NEPL’s commitment to responsible operations and sustainable value creation.
Nicolas Foucart, Managing Director of NEPL, attributed the record-setting output to the broader transformation unfolding across NNPC Limited, citing leadership, strategic partnerships, and a dedicated workforce as key drivers.
“This achievement translates into greater national revenue, stronger energy security, and a more resilient economic foundation,” he stated.
NEPL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, continues to drive exploration and production of oil and gas resources in the country, and its latest milestone has renewed confidence in the potential of Nigeria’s energy sector.
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