Nigeria’s Oil Output Surges by 9.9% in July, Reaching 1.71 Million Barrels Per Day – NUPRC
Nigeria’s oil production saw a significant 9.9% year-on-year increase in July 2025, hitting 1.71 million barrels per day, according to NUPRC. Get the full breakdown of crude oil and condensate figures and terminal performance.
ABUJA, FCT – Nigeria’s oil production has recorded a significant boost, with output surging by 9.9% year-on-year to reach an average of 1.71 million barrels of oil per day (bopd) in July 2025. This positive development signals a potential recovery for the nation’s crucial oil and gas sector.
The figures, released in a statement on Monday by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), provide a detailed look at the country’s petroleum output, which is a key driver of the national economy. The total production for July comprises 1.507 million bopd of crude oil and 204,864 bopd of condensates.
The July 2025 output represents a notable improvement from the 1.56 million bopd produced in the same month last year. On a month-on-month basis, production also saw a slight uptick of 0.89% compared to the 1.69 million bopd recorded in June 2025.
Terminal Performance: Forcados Leads as Bonny and Brass Surge
The NUPRC report provided a breakdown of performance across Nigeria’s major crude oil terminals, with most showing strong growth in July.
Forcados Terminal maintained its position as the highest-producing terminal, with an output of 9.04 million barrels, a 2.1% increase from June.
Bonny Terminal saw a substantial 12.7% rise in production, climbing to 8.07 million barrels.
Escravos Terminal also recorded a healthy 7.1% increase, with output reaching 4.47 million barrels.
Bonga Terminal delivered 3.68 million barrels, reflecting a 4.2% rise from the previous month.
Brass Terminal experienced the most dramatic growth, with production surging by 27% to 1.12 million barrels.
The Qua Iboe Terminal was the only major terminal to record a slight dip, producing 4.55 million barrels compared to 5.08 million in June.
The Driving Force: Improved Security and a Push for 3 Million BPD
This sustained increase in oil production is not happening in a vacuum. Industry leaders attribute the positive trend largely to a significant step-up in security operations in the Niger Delta region, which has helped to curb crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism—two issues that have historically crippled Nigeria’s output.
Earlier in August, the Chief Executive Officer of NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, noted that Nigeria’s daily production had even surpassed 1.8 million barrels at points and was averaging 1.78 million bpd. He confirmed that the output increase is part of a concerted push by the government to achieve an ambitious target of 3 million barrels per day.
Achieving this goal would dramatically boost government revenue, improve foreign exchange inflows, and strengthen Nigeria’s overall economic position.
Corroboration from OPEC
The positive production figures from NUPRC are consistent with data from international bodies. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), in its latest market report, independently verified that Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production (which excludes condensates) had risen to 1.505 million barrels per day in June 2025, aligning closely with the national data.
What This Means for Nigeria’s Economy
For a country heavily reliant on oil revenue to fund its budget and support its currency, the steady rise in production is welcome news. The increase suggests that government and security agency efforts to create a more stable operating environment in the oil-producing regions are yielding tangible results.
As Nigeria continues on its path toward economic recovery, the performance of the oil and gas sector will remain a critical barometer of progress. The latest figures from NUPRC provide a strong indication that the industry is moving in the right direction.
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