On December 1, 2025, NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the upstream flagship subsidiary of NNPC Limited, achieved a historic production milestone of 355,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) — its highest daily output since 1989.
Management described the achievement as a major leap for Nigeria’s upstream industry, reflecting NEPL’s ongoing transformation anchored on operational discipline, efficiency, and strategic execution.
Company data show average daily production has surged by 52 percent in just two years, rising from 203,000 bpd in 2023 to 312,000 bpd in 2025.
This growth is the product of deliberate strategy emphasizing operational excellence, robust asset management, and structured field development.
NEPL’s performance demonstrates that with strong leadership, strengthened systems, and a committed workforce, Nigeria’s upstream sector can overcome decades of volatility and underperformance.
The milestone translates national ambition into measurable progress. Presidential targets of 2 million bpd by 2027 and 3 million bpd by 2030, often seen as aspirational, now appear increasingly attainable thanks to NEPL’s performance.
Leadership Perspectives
Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of NNPC Limited, hailed the achievement as proof that Nigeria’s energy revival is underway:
“By showing its ability to exceed its own production benchmarks, NEPL confirms that the essential building blocks for scaling national output are being firmly established.”
Ojulari emphasized that the milestone reinforces confidence both nationally and globally, assuring partners and investors of Nigeria’s reliability as an energy supplier.
Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, stressed the importance of sustainability:
“Scaling production must never compromise worker safety, community wellbeing, or environmental protection. This milestone represents a shift from extraction at any cost to sustainable value creation.”
Nicolas Foucart, Managing Director of NEPL, described the record-setting performance as emblematic of NNPC Limited’s broader transformation:
“This success is shaped by leadership that charts a clear course, partnerships built on accountability, and a workforce whose dedication turns goals into measurable progress.”
For Nigerians, the accomplishment means more than increased barrels. It translates into:
- Greater national revenue
- Stronger energy security
- A more resilient economic foundation
NEPL’s achievement appears to signal that Nigeria is building for tomorrow.
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