Nigeria has surpassed its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota, delivering 104 percent compliance as crude oil output climbed to its highest level in over six years.
Latest industry data shows that the country’s combined crude oil and condensate production rose to an average of 1,735,398 barrels per day (bpd) in June 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month of sustained growth and reinforcing signs of a gradual recovery in the upstream sector.
Crude oil production alone stood at 1.56 million bpd, while condensates contributed 0.18 million bpd, enabling Nigeria to exceed the 1.5 million bpd OPEC quota. Notably, the crude-only figure represents the highest level recorded since April 2020, signaling a 74-month production peak for Africa’s largest oil producer.
At its peak during the month, Nigeria’s combined output reached 1.89 million bpd, underscoring growing optimism that the country could soon return to the 2 million bpd threshold. The lowest daily production recorded in June stood at 1.57 million bpd, reflecting relatively stable output throughout the period.
Data further indicates a steady upward trend in production levels over recent months, rising from 1.483 million bpd in February to 1.546 million bpd in March, 1.663 million bpd in April, 1.700 million bpd in May, and ultimately 1.735 million bpd in June—a 2.2 percent month-on-month increase.
Industry analysts attribute the improved performance to enhanced operational stability across key producing assets, coupled with the absence of major pipeline disruptions. Increased uptime and improved crude evacuation efficiency also played a significant role in boosting output levels.
While a few assets experienced short-term shutdowns, their impact on overall production remained minimal. Additionally, scheduled maintenance activities were effectively executed without causing major interruptions, reflecting improved coordination among operators.
The sustained growth highlights renewed commitment by industry stakeholders to strengthen asset integrity, optimize production processes, and ensure reliability across Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector.
A breakdown of production across major terminals shows Bonny Terminal leading with 318.28 thousand bpd, up from 293.88 thousand bpd in May, followed closely by Forcados Terminal at 306.36 thousand bpd, compared to 289.90 thousand bpd in the previous month.
Qua Iboe Terminal recorded 164.73 thousand bpd, slightly lower than May’s 173.36 thousand bpd, while Escravos Terminal posted 138.03 thousand bpd, up from 135.47 thousand bpd. Offshore production from Bonga stood at 103.66 thousand bpd, marginally higher than 102.54 thousand bpd recorded in May.
The latest figures reinforce cautious optimism within the sector, as Nigeria steadily rebuilds production capacity amid ongoing reforms and renewed investment focus in the oil and gas industry.