NNPC E&P Limited hits record 355,000 bpd, signalling Nigeria’s energy sector rebound
Kola Oyelere Kano
NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the flagship upstream subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has achieved a historic milestone, hitting a record crude oil production level of 355,000 barrels per day on December 1, 2025—its highest daily output since 1989.
The achievement, described as a major boost for Nigeria’s upstream oil sector, reflects NEPL’s sweeping operational reforms anchored on efficiency, discipline, and strengthened asset management.
Group CEO of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, said the latest performance confirms that Nigeria’s long-awaited energy resurgence is already unfolding
The company’s average daily production has risen sharply—up by 52%, from 203,000 barrels per day in 2023 to 312,000 in 2025—marking one of the fastest growth trajectories in Nigeria’s recent energy history.
NEPL’s breakthrough is also seen as a critical step toward meeting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national crude oil production targets: 2 million barrels per day by 2027 and 3 million by 2030, goals previously viewed as optimistic.
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“By showing its ability to exceed its own production benchmarks, NEPL confirms that the essential building blocks for scaling national output are being firmly established,” Ojulari said.
He added that the achievement demonstrates that Nigeria now has the systems, partnerships, and commercial discipline required to restore investor confidence.
Also speaking, Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, said the significance of NEPL’s performance goes beyond the headline production figure.
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Ntia emphasized that the company is proving that sustainable growth—grounded in safety, environmental protection, and community wellbeing—is possible without resorting to harmful shortcuts.
“NEPL is reinforcing a shift away from extraction at any cost towards sustainable value creation, which is a core requirement for any modern energy company seeking global relevance,” Ntia stated.
Managing Director of NEPL, Nicolas Foucart, described the milestone as part of a broader, organization-wide transformation taking place across NNPC Limited. He praised the leadership, aligned partnerships, and dedication of NEPL’s workforce for translating strategic goals into measurable progress.