Nigeria’s upstream oil industry demonstrated strong recovery momentum in August 2025, with production climbing to an average of 1.63 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensates, marking a 5.5% increase from the 1.58 million bpd recorded in August 2024.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released the production data on Saturday, revealing that crude oil output specifically reached 1.43 million bpd—a 5.47% jump from the 1.36 million bpd produced in the same month last year.
According to Eniola Akinkuotu, NUPRC’s Head of Media and Strategic Communications, these figures reflect “steady recovery and improved operational performance across the industry.”
OPEC Quota Achievement
The August production levels enabled Nigeria to meet 96% of its OPEC production quota of 1.5 million bpd, showcasing the country’s ability to align with its international commitments under the petroleum cartel’s agreement.
However, the sector continues to face significant challenges. Condensate production declined to 197,229 bpd in August, down from 220,435 bpd in the previous year, highlighting persistent operational difficulties.
Monthly Fluctuations
On a month-to-month basis, total production experienced a 4.7% decline from July’s 1.71 million bpd. Crude oil production alone dropped 4.8% from July’s 1.5 million bpd. NUPRC attributed this temporary setback to unscheduled maintenance at a Niger Delta facility that lasted one day.
August production ranged between a low of 1.59 million bpd and a peak of 1.85 million bpd.
Terminal Performance
Forcados Terminal led production activities, delivering 8.99 million barrels total—comprising 8.08 million barrels of crude oil and 915,200 barrels of condensates. Bonny Terminal followed with 6.26 million barrels (5.8 million crude, 418,270 condensates), while Qua Iboe Terminal contributed 4.99 million barrels (4.94 million crude, 50,500 condensates). Escravos Oil Terminal rounded out the top performers with 4.18 million barrels (4.08 million crude, 107,000 condensates).
The positive year-on-year trends suggest Nigeria’s oil sector is gradually overcoming previous production challenges, though condensate output remains a concern for industry stakeholders.
Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.
