NNPCL Targets 1.8mbpd, Boosts Gas Supply to Northern Region
Nigeria’s energy sector is set for a major realignment as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited intensifies efforts to scale up production and strengthen critical infrastructure. In a strategic update focused on national energy security and fiscal sustainability, the company disclosed that NNPCL Targets 1.8mbpd in crude oil production by the end of 2025. The target reflects a renewed drive to secure oil assets, reduce losses linked to crude theft, and optimize joint venture operations to restore Nigeria’s standing as Africa’s leading oil producer.
The production push is being supported by improved security measures across oil producing regions, enhanced surveillance of key assets, and closer collaboration with partners in upstream operations. By stabilizing output and reducing disruptions, the company aims to sustain consistent production levels capable of supporting government revenues and meeting international supply commitments.
In parallel, NNPCL is accelerating gas development projects with particular emphasis on expanding supply to Northern Nigeria. Central to this strategy is the ongoing work on major pipeline infrastructure, notably the Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano gas pipeline. The expansion is expected to revive underutilized industrial clusters in the North, provide steady gas feedstock to power plants, and advance the federal government’s Decade of Gas initiative. Strengthening gas access across the northern corridor is also projected to lower energy costs, enhance electricity reliability, and improve the overall business environment in the region.
On developments in the downstream sector, NNPCL’s leadership has welcomed growing competition in local refining, describing it as beneficial for consumers. The emergence of large scale private refineries is reshaping supply dynamics and encouraging a more efficient and transparent pricing framework. According to the company, increased competition is helping to dismantle supply bottlenecks, promote market driven pricing, and reduce Nigeria’s exposure to price shocks in the international market.
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As NNPCL continues its transition into a fully commercial entity, the balance between profitability and national responsibility remains central to its strategy. Achieving the 1.8 million barrels per day benchmark is widely viewed as critical to strengthening foreign exchange inflows, supporting the Naira, and creating broader macroeconomic stability. With simultaneous investments in crude production and domestic gas distribution, NNPCL is positioning itself as a key driver of industrial growth, ensuring that Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources are deployed not only for export revenue but also for sustainable domestic development.
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