NNPC Reports 6% Rise In Crude Oil Production

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reported a 6 per cent increase in crude oil production, attributing the growth to sustained improvements in its operations under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari.

The company said average crude oil production, including condensate, increased from 1.60 million barrels per day (mbpd) in April 2025 to 1.67 million mbpd by April 2026.

According to NNPC Ltd, the increase represents an additional 80,000 barrels per day and reflects a steady rise in production recorded during the second half of 2025.

The company disclosed this while responding to recent comments by the Oil and Gas Professionals Forum (OGPF), which questioned the performance of its management in relation to the recently concluded oil licensing round conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

In a statement issued by NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the company said it welcomed scrutiny of its operations but stressed the need for accurate and verifiable information.

Odeh clarified that oil licensing rounds and the allocation of oil blocks are statutory responsibilities of the NUPRC under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

“NNPC Limited, since its incorporation, has operated strictly as a commercial entity and holds no regulatory or allocative authority,” he said.

The company also reported growth in gas production, noting that average output increased from 7,354 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) in April 2025 to 7,729 mmscfd in April 2026, representing a 5 per cent increase.

NNPC Ltd said the rise in gas production would support domestic energy security as well as Nigeria’s export commitments.

The company added that the production figures were contained in its publicly available Monthly Performance Reports.

NNPC Ltd reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, saying it would continue to engage openly on matters relating to its operations and performance.

The company, however, warned that it would take necessary steps to protect its reputation and that of its leadership against what it described as false or unsubstantiated claims.

It urged industry commentators, analysts and professional associations to verify information through relevant regulatory and corporate channels before making public statements on the Nigerian energy sector.