Nigeria Surpasses OPEC Oil Quota, Ramps Up Output to 1.7 Million bpd
Nigeria beat its OPEC-assigned quota in May 2026 by producing an average of 1.53 million barrels per day (bpd), above the 1.5 million bpd limit. When condensates are included, total output reached 1.7 million bpd—13% over quota—and marks the highest crude level in 15 months. Experts point to stronger infrastructure monitoring, better pipeline security, improved operational efficiency and greater stability in the Niger Delta as key factors. This boost in production is set to raise oil revenues and reinforce ongoing efforts to expand capacity after years of theft and vandalism.
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