NNPC E&P Sets New 36-Year Record with 355,000 bpd Output, Signalling Nigeria’s Energy Sector Rebound

NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the upstream subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has achieved a major breakthrough with crude oil production surging to 355,000 barrels per day (bpd) on December 1, 2025 — its highest daily output in more than three decades.

The milestone marks NEPL’s strongest performance since 1989 and comes at a crucial period as Nigeria works to restore stability, boost revenue, and revitalize its energy sector.

According to NEPL, the record output was driven by improved operational efficiency, renewed investment in upstream assets, and strengthened collaboration with host communities and strategic partners.

Managing Director of NEPL, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan Ojulari, hailed the achievement as a clear sign that Nigeria’s long-anticipated energy rebound is taking shape.

“This milestone is more than a production figure; it reflects the resilience of our workforce, the impact of targeted reforms, and the renewed confidence of our partners in the Nigerian oil and gas industry,” Ojulari said.

He added that NEPL remains committed to sustaining production growth through enhanced well interventions, infrastructure rehabilitation, reservoir optimization, and the adoption of advanced technologies.

Industry analysts say the improved production level could significantly enhance Nigeria’s crude supply to the global market and raise foreign exchange inflows at a time when the nation is seeking stronger fiscal stability. The development also aligns closely with NNPC Limited’s broader objective of restoring Nigeria’s production capacity and meeting its OPEC obligations.

Under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari, NNPC has intensified efforts to curb losses, ramp up production, and strengthen the commercial viability of its subsidiaries. NEPL’s latest performance is widely seen as evidence that those reforms are beginning to yield tangible results.

NEPL emphasized that it will continue to consolidate the gain and pursue higher output targets as Nigeria’s upstream revival gathers momentum.

NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL) records a historic 355,000 barrels per day output—its highest since 1989—signalling renewed growth in Nigeria’s energy sector. Managing Director Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan Ojulari says the milestone reflects stronger reforms, operational efficiency, and investor confidence.