Nigeria oil production climbed to a six-year high in June 2026, exceeding the country’s Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota for the fourth consecutive month, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
The regulator reported that average crude oil production stood at 1.56 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June, while condensate production reached 0.18 mbpd, bringing total crude oil and condensate output to 1.74 million barrels per day.
The latest Nigeria oil production figures represent 104 per cent of the country’s OPEC quota of 1.5 mbpd and mark the highest crude oil output since April 2020, highlighting continued recovery in the upstream petroleum sector.
In a statement issued by the commission’s Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, the regulator said June extended a four-month streak of production growth supported by stable operations and improved evacuation infrastructure.
“Crude oil production hit 1.56 mbpd while 0.18 mbpd of condensates was produced. This means Nigeria met 104 per cent of the 1.5 mbpd crude oil production quota set by OPEC,” the commission stated.
Nigeria Oil Production Rises 2.2 Per Cent in June
The NUPRC data showed total crude oil and condensate production increased from 1.70 million barrels per day in May to 1.74 million barrels per day in June, representing a 2.2 per cent month-on-month increase.
Nigeria oil production has followed an upward trend since February, when combined output stood at 1.48 million barrels per day. Production rose to 1.56 million barrels per day in March, 1.66 million barrels per day in April, 1.70 million barrels per day in May and 1.74 million barrels per day in June.
According to the regulator, stable production operations across key assets and the absence of major pipeline disruptions contributed to the improved output.
“The improved performance was primarily driven by stable production operations across most producing assets and the absence of any major pipeline outages during the period under review,” the commission said.
The regulator added that operational uptime improved during the month, while scheduled maintenance activities were completed without significantly affecting production levels.
Terminal-level data showed that Bonny Terminal remained Nigeria’s largest export terminal, recording average daily production of 318,280 barrels in June, up from 293,880 barrels in May.
Forcados Terminal followed with 306,360 barrels per day, compared with 289,900 barrels per day in the previous month.
Production at Qua Iboe Terminal declined to 164,730 barrels per day from 173,360 barrels per day in May.
Escravos Terminal recorded a slight increase to 138,030 barrels per day from 135,470 barrels per day, while Bonga Terminal maintained stable production at 103,660 barrels per day.
The commission also disclosed that the highest daily crude oil and condensate production during June reached 1.89 million barrels, while the lowest daily output stood at 1.57 million barrels.
What Higher Nigeria Oil Production Means for Revenue
Higher Nigeria oil production is expected to support foreign exchange earnings and government revenue at a time when policymakers are seeking to strengthen fiscal buffers and attract new investment into the upstream sector.
Increased crude oil output could also improve the Federal Government’s ability to meet budget revenue projections, given that petroleum exports remain a major source of foreign exchange earnings.
Nigeria has struggled for years to meet its OPEC quota due to crude theft, pipeline vandalism, underinvestment and operational bottlenecks. However, reforms introduced under the Petroleum Industry Act, enhanced infrastructure surveillance and stronger collaboration between operators and security agencies have contributed to recent gains.
The latest Nigeria oil production data brings the country closer to the Federal Government’s medium-term target of producing 2 million barrels per day. However, sustaining output growth will depend on continued operational stability, infrastructure integrity and fresh upstream investment.
