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).
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this in its September crude oil production report released on Saturday, October 11.
According to the report, average daily output dropped to 1.58 million barrels per day (mbpd) in September, compared to 1.63 mbpd recorded in August.
Crude oil alone accounted for 1.39 mbpd, while condensates contributed 191,373 barrels per day.
The Report Summary:
- Industrial Action Impact: The three-day PENGASSAN strike forced the shutdown of some production and export facilities.
- Maintenance Downtime: Two strategic facilities also underwent scheduled turnaround maintenance, further reducing output.
- Production Figures:
- Total crude oil and condensate for September: 47.43 million barrels.
- Year-on-year growth: +1.61% compared to September 2024 (1.55 mbpd).
- Month-on-month change: -3.09% compared to August 2025 (1.63 mbpd).
- OPEC Quota: Average crude oil production stood at 93% of Nigeria’s OPEC quota of 1.5 mbpd.
- Output Range: Peak combined production hit 1.81 mbpd, while the lowest was 1.35 mbpd during the month.
Breakdown by Major Oil Streams (September 2025)
Despite the setback, the NUPRC noted that Nigeria’s oil sector still showed modest year-on-year growth, reflecting incremental progress compared to 2024. However, the month-on-month dip highlights the fragility of production, which remains vulnerable to strikes, maintenance shutdowns, and infrastructure challenges.
The Commission said it would continue working with stakeholders to stabilise output and ensure Nigeria meets its OPEC obligations.
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