Nigeria’s oil production gained fresh momentum in July 2025, as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reported an average daily output of 1.71 million barrels of oil per day (bopd). The figure included 1.507 million bopd of crude oil and 204,864 bopd of condensates.
This performance marked a 9.9 per cent year-on-year increase from July 2024, when production stood at 1.56 million bopd. On a month-on-month basis, output also edged up by 0.89 per cent from June 2025’s 1.69 million bopd.
Terminal-by-Terminal Performance
A closer look at terminal data underscores the dynamics behind the growth:
- Forcados Terminal led the pack with 9.04 million barrels in July, up 2.1 per cent from June.
- Bonny Terminal surged 12.7 per cent, producing 8.07 million barrels, a sharp rebound from 7.16 million barrels the previous month.
- Qua Iboe Terminal dipped slightly to 4.55 million barrels, down from 5.08 million barrels in June.
- Escravos Terminal climbed 7.1 per cent to 4.47 million barrels, reflecting stronger operational stability.
- Bonga Terminal posted a 4.2 per cent rise with 3.68 million barrels.
- Odudu (Amenam Blend) Terminal grew modestly by 2.9 per cent to 2.12 million barrels.
- Tulja-Okwuibome Terminal inched up 2.8 per cent to 2.08 million barrels.
- Brass Terminal saw the steepest growth, surging 27 per cent to 1.12 million barrels.
Industry Implications
The July output reflects improving upstream stability, aided by enhanced surveillance, renewed investment in production infrastructure, and regulatory oversight under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) framework. With condensate volumes holding steady and crude oil output expanding, Nigeria is consolidating its position as Africa’s top oil producer.
Analysts note that the sharp rebound at Bonny and Brass terminals signals progress in addressing crude theft and pipeline disruptions, long-standing issues that have constrained Nigeria’s capacity. Sustained output growth, however, will depend on investment flows into marginal fields, deepwater projects, and the successful integration of cluster development initiatives recently launched by the NUPRC.
Outlook for 2025
By maintaining production above 1.7 million bopd, Nigeria strengthens its bargaining power within OPEC+, while also shoring up government revenues amid fiscal pressures. The July figures suggest that if the current trajectory continues, the country could close 2025 with one of its strongest production years in recent times.