Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Oil Production Quota, Hits 15-Month High

Nigeria's oil production has surpassed its OPEC quota, reaching a 15-month high. This increase comes as OPEC data also showed a significant slump in Iran's oil production last month.

11 Jun, 12:10 — 12 Jun, 01:52

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Nigeria is a major oil producer and a member of OPEC, which sets production quotas to stabilize global oil prices. Exceeding its quota can have implications for OPEC's collective strategy and Nigeria's standing within the organization, while also potentially boosting the nation's revenue.

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Nigeria's crude oil production surpassed its OPEC quota in May 2026
Oil production reached a 15-month high
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) confirmed these figures

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Nigeria's crude oil production surpassed its OPEC quota in May 2026

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Nigeria's oil production reached a 15-month high in May 2026

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Nigeria's average total hydrocarbon output was 1.7 million bpd, including 170,446 bpd of condensate production

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Inclusion of condensate production (170,446 bpd) in the total hydrocarbon output of 1.7 million bpd

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bloombergHigh33d ago

Iran’s Oil Production Slumped 19% Last Month, OPEC Data Show - Bloomberg.com

Iran’s Oil Production Slumped 19% Last Month, OPEC Data Show Bloomberg.com

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Premium TimesMostly Factual33d ago

Nigeria surpasses OPEC oil quota as production hits 15-month high

With a condensate production of 170,446 bpd included, the commission put Nigeria’s average total hydrocarbon output at 1.7 million bpd. The post Nigeria surpasses OPEC oil quota as production hits 15-month high appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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