The domestic energy sector is seeing a major production boost. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reveals that Nigeria’s crude oil production climbed to its highest level in over six years in June 2026.
Africa’s largest oil producer pumped an average of 1.56 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil during the month. This output surpasses the country’s OPEC-allocated production limit of 1.5 million bpd by 4% (representing 104% compliance). This milestone marks the first time Nigeria has consistently exceeded its quota back-to-back in recent years, demonstrating a sustained recovery in the country’s oil and gas sector.
The Road to 2 Million Barrels Per Day
Excluding condensates, June’s daily average is the highest monthly output recorded since April 2020, representing a remarkable 74-month high. The NUPRC reported that combined daily output peaked at 1.89 million bpd during the month, while the lowest daily output stood at 1.57 million bpd.
The peak combined output demonstrates Nigeria’s technical capacity to approach its near-term target of 2 million bpd.
Uptime Logistics and Terminal Contributions
Upstream regulators attribute this steady increase to a highly stable operational environment and the absence of major pipeline vandalism or outages along primary evacuation channels. Improved security along key logistics corridors has supported high production uptime and allowed for highly efficient crude evacuation.
A detailed breakdown of daily average terminal output for June highlights the key pipelines driving this growth:
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Bonny Terminal: Led national production at 318,280 bpd, up from 293,880 bpd in May.
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Forcados Terminal: Followed closely at 306,360 bpd, rising from 289,900 bpd in May.
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Qua Iboe Terminal: Recorded 164,730 bpd, a slight dip from 173,360 bpd in May.
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Escravos Terminal: Registered 138,030 bpd, an increase from 135,470 bpd in May.
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Bonga Terminal: Posted 103,660 bpd, up slightly from 102,540 bpd in May.
While minor, short-term operational shutdowns occurred at a few locations, scheduled turnaround maintenance was managed effectively, minimizing disruptions. This sustained operational stability is critical to securing the foreign exchange earnings and government revenues needed to support the country’s wider economic recovery.
