NUPRC Says Nigeria Can Hit 1.9mbpd as Output Reaches 1.86mbpd

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced that the country's current oil production infrastructure can accommodate output of 1.9 million barrels per day. This declaration comes as Nigeria's crude production reached 1.86 million barrels daily in May, marking a recent peak for the sector.

The statement was made during meetings between NUPRC leadership and the Nigeria Revenue Service aimed at strengthening coordination between the two agencies. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, chief executive of the NUPRC, identified infrastructure limitations and asset integrity concerns as the primary obstacles preventing the industry from operating at full capacity.

Despite these challenges, Eyesan indicated that the regulator remains focused on optimising crude production and moving the industry toward sustained recovery. The remarks underscore the technical and operational hurdles that continue to constrain Nigeria's output even as production figures climb.

The collaboration between the NUPRC and the Nigeria Revenue Service aims to improve transparency in oil and gas revenue collection and reporting. The two agencies have committed to deepening their partnership to enhance efficiency across the sector's financial operations.

This alignment reflects efforts to strengthen governance in Nigeria's upstream petroleum industry. Nigeria's crude output now sits at 1.86 million barrels per day as of May, representing the highest recent production level for the nation.

The 1.9 million barrels per day target reflects the regulator's assessment of what existing assets and infrastructure can deliver under optimised conditions.