Nigeria’s crude oil production has reached a major milestone, peaking at 1.8 million barrels per day (MMBOPD) in July 2025, a development that was attributed partly to enhanced surveillance and stability efforts along the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline.
The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd’s (PINL) mandate is to protect the Trans Niger Pipeline.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) confirmed the crude oil output surge at a Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) event in Lagos, where the NUPRC Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe, represented by Executive Commissioner, Development and Production, Enorense Amadasu, acknowledged the collaborative efforts that have contributed to restoring and sustaining production levels.
“We are glad to report that we crossed the 1.8 MMBOPD mark on peak production last month, with average production hovering at 1.78 MMBOPD,” Amadasu said.
This milestone comes on the heels of commendations at the World Conference of the Pipeline Host Ethnic Nationality Leaders (PHENL), where delegates lauded PINL for its pivotal role in enhancing pipeline surveillance, safeguarding vital infrastructure, and restoring operational stability across the Eastern Corridor.
PHENL, in its resolutions, called on the Federal Government and regulatory agencies to sustain and strengthen partnerships with firms like PINL, noting their instrumental contributions to achieving national oil production goals and enhancing the integrity of pipeline networks.
The NUPRC also linked the achievement to its ongoing “One MMBOPD Incremental” initiative a multi-stakeholder program designed to raise Nigeria’s crude output through enhanced collaboration and policy reforms.
Since the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, the Commission has rolled out 21 regulatory frameworks with more in development.
Among them are the Upstream Petroleum Measurement Regulations to improve data accuracy, Gas Flaring, Venting, and Methane Emissions Regulations to drive sustainability, and Host Community Development Regulations aimed at boosting local participation.
Additionally, the Domestic Gas Delivery Obligation Regulations have been introduced to enhance energy access and local supply chain performance.
NUPRC Chief Executive Komolafe emphasized that the Commission remains committed to optimizing operational efficiency by minimizing disruptions through proactive planning and better maintenance scheduling.
He also highlighted the Commission’s long-term strategy anchored on the Upstream Oil & Gas Decarbonisation & Sustainability Blueprint, built around seven strategic pillars to ensure environmental stewardship and global competitiveness.
“We call on all operators to collaborate with us as we integrate decarbonisation measures in field development, facility engineering, and production operations,” he said.