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Nigeria Oil Output Rises 600,000bpd Post Reforms
Nigeria's oil production hit 1.8 million bpd after PIA reforms, aiming for 2 million by 2027.
In brief
Nigeria's oil production hit 1.8 million bpd after PIA reforms, aiming for 2 million by 2027. Nigeria's oil output increased by 600,000 barrels per day to 1.8 million bpd following PIA reforms, targeting 2 million bpd by 2027. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Nigeria oil output growth
Nigeria's crude oil production increased by 600,000 barrels per day from 1.2 million to 1.8 million bpd.
“Nigeria's crude oil production has increased by 600,000 barrels per day (bpd), from about 1.2 million bpd to 1.8 million bpd”
NNPC CEO announcement
NNPC Group CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari disclosed the production increase at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi.
“Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this yesterday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates”
Reforms driving output
PIA 2021 implementation, better investment climate, and stronger NNPC partnerships boosted production.
“He attributed the production increase to the implementation of the PIA 2021, improved investment climate, better investment decisions and stronger collaboration between NNPC and its partners”
2027 production target
NNPC aims for 2 million bpd production by 2027 through infrastructure maintenance and new projects.
“He said the company was working towards achieving nigeria's two million bpd production ambition by 2027 through improved maintenance of existing infrastructure, protection of base production, increased output from producing assets and execution of new projects”
CNG conversion program
Over 400 CNG conversion centers established nationwide to support energy supply.
“On domestic energy supply, the NNPC boss said the removal of petrol subsidy had been accompanied by a major compressed natural gas (CNG) programme, with more than 400 conversion centres established across the country”
CNG truck conversion
Over 1,000 petroleum trucks converted to run on CNG.
“He added that over 1,000 trucks used in transporting petroleum products had also been converted to run on CNG”
OB3 pipeline completion
Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline completed in August 2026.
“Ojulari disclosed that the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline was completed in August 2:2026”
AKK pipeline timeline
Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) pipeline expected to deliver gas to Abuja by year-end for power and industry.
“Ojulari disclosed that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) pipeline was expected to deliver gas to Abuja before the end of the year to support power generation, data centres and industrial hubs”
What to remember
Nigeria's oil output increased by 600,000 barrels per day to 1.8 million bpd following PIA reforms, targeting 2 million bpd by 2027.
