The Federal Government has announced plans to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production by an estimated 600,000 barrels per day (bpd), following a wave of fresh investments in the upstream oil and gas sector.
According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the projected increase will stem from 28 new Field Development Plans (FDPs) approved in 2025. The commission said these projects are expected to yield about 600,000 barrels of oil and over 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day once operational.
If the projections are achieved, Nigeria’s crude output would rise to around 1.89 million barrels per day—up from the 1.39 million bpd recorded in September.
The Commission Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this at the ongoing 2025 World Energies Summit organised by Frontier Energy Network in London.
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In a statement signed by the Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, Komolafe reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increasing oil production through sustainable and technology-driven developments.
He noted that the NUPRC remains focused on creating an enabling environment for investors, ensuring transparency, and maximising the value derived from Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources.
The planned output growth aligns with the government’s broader strategy to revitalise the oil sector and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global energy market.