Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production dipped to 1.581 million barrels per day, bpd, in September 2025, marking a decline from the 1.63 million bpd recorded in August, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC.
The Commission, in its latest industry report attributed the shortfall to the three-day industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, which led to the temporary shutdown of key production and export terminals.
“The decline in September’s output was largely due to the three-day PENGASSAN strike, which disrupted operations at some strategic production and export facilities,” the Commission stated.
In addition to the labour disruption, NUPRC noted that scheduled turnaround maintenance at two major facilities contributed to the overall dip in production levels during the month.
Slight Year-on-Year Growth Despite Monthly Drop
Despite the short-term setback, NUPRC data indicated a 1.61 percent year-on-year growth in average daily crude oil and condensate output — from 1.55 million bpd in September 2024 to 1.581 million bpd in September 2025.
“The marginal increase compared to last year demonstrates incremental progress in stabilising output despite prevailing operational and external challenges,” the Commission added.
According to the report, total crude oil and condensate output in September amounted to 47.43 million barrels, comprising 1.39 million barrels per day of crude oil and 191,373 barrels per day of condensate.
Near OPEC Quota Compliance
NUPRC disclosed that Nigeria’s average crude oil production in September stood at 93 percent of the OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd — an indication of improved compliance and operational efficiency despite market headwinds.
During the review period, peak combined production (crude oil and condensate) reached 1.81 million bpd, while the lowest daily output stood at 1.35 million bpd.
Forcados, Bonny, Qua Iboe Lead Production Streams
An analysis of top production streams showed that Forcados Blend led with 15.86 percent of total output, followed by Bonny Light at 13.31 percent, and Qua Iboe at 9.88 percent.
Other key contributors included Escravos Light (8.96 percent), Bonga Crude (6.83 percent), Agbami Condensate (4.94 percent), Erha Crude (4.55 percent), and Amenam Blend (4.2 percent).
The figures reflect the dual impact of industrial disruptions and maintenance schedules on short-term output, even as the sector continues to show resilience through gradual recovery and stronger regulatory oversight.
“We are confident that with the stabilisation of operations and continued engagement with stakeholders, production volumes will rebound in the coming months,” NUPRC assured.
