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Nigeria's Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission Aims for 2.5 Million BOPD by 2027, Strengthens Gas Agenda

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is working to overcome challenges hindering oil production, with a goal of achieving 2.5 million barrels of oil per day (BOPD) by 2027. The commission, led by Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, is taking a multi-faceted approach to drive the rebound of the oil and gas industry, protect the nation's energy infrastructure, and uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NUPRC aims to achieve 2.5 million BOPD by 2027, with renewed activity across mature assets facilitated by the commission.
  • The commission has partnered with security agencies, private contractors, and community stakeholders to implement the Upstream Measurement Regulation and the Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation.
  • As a result, crude oil theft has been reduced by 90%, from 102,000 barrels per day in 2021 to 9,600 barrels per day as of September 2025.
  • The NUPRC has successfully inaugurated over 90 Host Communities Development Trusts (HCDT) across the Niger Delta, ensuring direct development funds flow to communities.
  • The commission's strategic vision aligns with Nigeria's broader economic goals and global sustainability commitments, and advances the nation's gas agenda as part of the "Decade of Gas" and the energy transition pathway.
  • Natural gas is seen as a reliable transition fuel, catalyst for industrialization, power generation, and clean energy substitution.

Statistics:

  • 2.5 million BOPD target by 2027
  • 90% reduction in crude oil theft from 102,000 barrels per day in 2021 to 9,600 barrels per day as of September 2025
  • 90+ Host Communities Development Trusts (HCDT) inaugurated across the Niger Delta
  • 2.5 million BOPD current production level (not specified in the article)

Sources:

  • [1] Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) - without date
  • [2] National Association of Energy Correspondents - without date
  • [3] Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) - without date

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