Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production fell by 50,432 barrels per day in September 2025, following a three-day strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Data from the NUPRC report showed that total production averaged 1.58 million barrels per day (mbpd) in September, down from 1.63 mbpd recorded in August 2025. Of this output, crude oil accounted for 1.39 mbpd, while condensate production stood at 191,373 bpd.
The commission attributed the decline to the industrial action, which forced the shutdown of key production and export facilities. It also noted that scheduled turnaround maintenance at two strategic assets further affected output during the period.
Despite the setback, Nigeria’s average crude production in September represented 93 percent of its 1.5 mbpd quota under the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
In total, the country produced 47.43 million barrels of crude and condensate in September, reflecting a 1.61 percent year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024. However, on a month-on-month basis, production dipped by 3.09 percent from 1.63 mbpd in August.
Production performance varied across major crude streams. Forcados Blend led with 15.86 percent of total output, followed by Bonny Light at 13.31 percent. Qua Iboe accounted for 9.88 percent, Escravos Light contributed 8.96 percent, while Bonga delivered 6.83 percent. Other key contributors included Agbami Condensate (4.94 percent), Erha (4.55 percent), and Amenam Blend (4.2 percent).
The report also recorded peak production of 1.81 mbpd during the month, while the lowest daily output fell to 1.35 mbpd, underscoring instability in production levels.
The decline highlights ongoing operational vulnerabilities in the sector, where labour actions and maintenance schedules continue to impact Nigeria’s ability to sustain steady oil output—crucial for foreign exchange earnings and fiscal stability.
