Nigeria’s upstream oil sector recorded a notable increase in output in August 2025, averaging 1.63 million barrels per day (bopd) of crude oil and condensates. This figure rises from 1.58 million bopd in the same month of 2024, according to the Crude Oil and Condensate Production for August 2025 report issued by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Signed by Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media and Strategic Communications, the report highlights that Nigeria’s crude oil output met 96 % of its OPEC quota of 1.5 million barrels per day, demonstrating the country’s capacity to achieve its production targets under the OPEC agreement.
A detailed breakdown shows that crude oil production averaged 1.43 million bopd in August 2025, a 5.47 % increase over the 1.36 million bopd recorded in August 2024. This steady recovery reflects improved operational performance across the industry. In contrast, daily condensate production fell slightly to 197,229 bpd, down from 220,435 bpd in August 2024. On a month‑on‑month basis, combined crude oil and condensate output declined by 4.7 % from July’s 1.71 million bopd, primarily due to a single day of unscheduled maintenance at an oil facility.
The report also notes that Forcados Terminal led production, delivering a total of 8.99 million barrels—8.08 million barrels of crude oil and 915,200 barrels of condensates. Bonny Terminal followed closely, producing 6.26 million barrels in total, comprising 5.8 million barrels of crude oil and 418,270 barrels of condensates. The increased output signals a positive trend for Nigeria’s upstream oil sector, underscoring the country’s ability to meet OPEC production targets. As the sector continues to recover and improve operationally, stakeholders will be watching for sustained growth and stability in the industry.
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