Nigeria’s daily oil production fell by four per cent in July 2026, dropping to 1.67 million barrels per day (mbpd) from the 1.74mbpd recorded in June, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Despite the decline, Nigeria maintained production above its 1.5mbpd OPEC quota for the third consecutive month.
Crude Production Drops in July
NUPRC data showed that Nigeria produced 1.505mbpd of crude oil and 0.17mbpd of condensate during July, bringing total daily production to 1.67mbpd.
Combined crude oil and condensate output reached a high of 1.78mbpd during the month, while the lowest daily production stood at 1.57mbpd.
The July figure represents a decline from the 1.70mbpd recorded in May and 1.74mbpd in June.
Earlier production figures stood at 1.663mbpd in April, 1.546mbpd in March, 1.483mbpd in February and 1.627mbpd in January.
Erha, Akpo Fields Affect Output
The NUPRC attributed the July decline mainly to operational challenges at the Erha and Akpo oil fields.
According to the regulator, disruptions at the two fields constrained production and contributed significantly to the reduction in national output during the month.
However, production activities at most other oil-producing assets remained relatively stable.
Operators also implemented measures aimed at maintaining production efficiency and limiting the impact of the operational challenges.
Nigeria Remains Above OPEC Quota
Despite the decline in July output, the latest figures show that Nigeria continued to produce above its OPEC quota for the third consecutive month.
The data, however, highlights the impact that disruptions at major producing assets can have on Nigeria’s overall oil production.
Source: Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
