Key Points

• Record output highlights progress in the Benue IDP crisis NNPC E&P turnaround.

• NNPC E&P performance signals rising investor confidence.

• Production milestone strengthens Nigeria’s output recovery.

NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the upstream arm of NNPC Limited, hit a historic high by producing 355,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), the most since 1989.

The achievement marks a turning point for Nigeria’s upstream sector, showing how efficiency, discipline, and strategic leadership can lead to change.

The average daily production went up 52%, from 203,000 bpd in 2023 to 312,000 bpd in 2025. Analysts say that the record growth is due to a clear plan that focusses on operational excellence, asset management, and structured field development.

NEPL’s success shows that Nigeria’s upstream sector can get through years of instability if it has the right leaders and systems in place.

The production record for NNPC E&P has reached a new high

The milestone is more than just numbers. It turns national goals into measurable progress. The president’s goals of 2 million barrels per day by 2027 and 3 million by 2030, which once seemed impossible, now seem possible. These goals are now easier to reach thanks to NEPL’s delivery.

Engr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the group’s CEO, said that the success shows that Nigeria’s energy revival is already happening.

“NEPL proves that the building blocks for increasing national output are being put in place by going above and beyond its own standards. “Now, commercial discipline drives equipment, processes, capabilities, and partnerships,” he said.

Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President of Upstream, said that the key is to make progress that lasts. “Scaling up production must not put workers’ safety, the health of the community, or the safety of the environment at risk. “NEPL shows that running a business responsibly is important for long-term growth,” Ntia said.

Nigeria’s energy revival is based on sustainable growth

Managing Director Nicolas Foucart talked about the bigger changes happening at NNPC Limited. “This story is shaped by good leadership, taking responsibility, and a dedicated workforce. The real reasons for our success are our people, our processes, and our values. “We’re not just celebrating today; we’re building for tomorrow,” he said.

The success goes beyond just more barrels. For Nigerians, it means a stronger economy, more national income, and more energy security. Not only has NEPL increased production, but it has also renewed faith in the country’s oil and gas potential.