NNPC says its subsidiary’s crude output hit 335,000bpd — highest in 36 years

NNPC says its subsidiary’s crude output hit 335,000bpd — highest in 36 years

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says its subsidiary, NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL), achieved a record production level of 355,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) on December 1.

In a statement on Tuesday by Andy Odeh, NNPC’s spokesperson, the company said the figure represents the highest daily output since 1989.

“On December 1st, 2025, NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the flagship upstream subsidiary of NNPC Limited, achieved a record production level of 355,000 barrels of oil per day, its highest daily output since 1989,” the statement reads.

“The milestone marks a significant step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects the company’s ongoing transformation anchored on efficiency and discipline.

“The figures show genuine transformation: average daily production surged 52%, rising from 203,000 barrels per day in 2023 to 312,000 in 2025.”