Nigeria’s crude oil production fell by 5% in February 2025, dropping to an average of 1.67 million barrels per day (bpd) from 1.73 million bpd in January. This decline was mainly due to maintenance work on the Trans Niger pipeline leading to the Bonny Terminal and a fire outbreak at an oil production evacuation point belonging to NNPC Ltd.
A source at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), who spoke anonymously, confirmed these issues as the main reasons for the drop in output.
February Production Figures
According to NUPRC’s latest report, “Crude Oil and Condensate Production February 2025,” the country’s lowest and highest production levels in February were 1.60 million bpd and 2.76 million bpd, respectively.
The report also showed:
- Total daily average production: 1,671,953 bpd (including crude oil and condensate).
- Crude oil output: 1,465,006 bpd (98% of Nigeria’s OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd).
- Condensate production: 206,948 bpd, consisting of 57,132 bpd of blended condensate and 149,816 bpd of unblended condensate.
Nigeria’s Oil Production in Previous Months
In January 2025, Nigeria produced 1.73 million bpd, exceeding its OPEC quota by 3%. According to NUPRC’s “Crude Oil and Condensate Production January 2025” report:
- Lowest and highest production levels: 1.66 million bpd and 1.79 million bpd.
- Total daily average production: 1,737,680 bpd.
- Crude oil output: 1,538,697 bpd.
- Condensate production: 198,738 bpd.
Back in December 2024, Nigeria almost met its OPEC quota, producing 1.48 million bpd of crude oil, 49,276 bpd of blended condensate, and 133,699 bpd of unblended condensate, totalling 1.66 million bpd (98.97% of the OPEC quota).
Challenges Affecting Oil Production
Aside from pipeline maintenance and fire incidents, insecurity in the Niger Delta, oil theft, and pipeline vandalism continue to disrupt crude oil production in the country. These issues pose a major challenge to Nigeria’s ability to meet its production targets.
