Pipeline outages delay 42.6m barrels of oil

Nigeria's oil and gas industry experienced a significant setback in 2025, with approximately 42.55 million barrels of crude oil and condensate deferred due to various operational challenges. This resulted in an estimated market value of $2.97 billion, primarily due to pipeline outages, terminal disruptions, equipment breakdowns, and maintenance activities.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission reported that an average of 116,563 barrels per day was deferred throughout the year, with October recording the highest daily deferment at 172,761 barrels. The most prevalent causes of production deferment were identified as pipeline outages, particularly on the Trans Niger Pipeline, Nembe Creek Trunk Line, and Trans Forcados Pipeline.

Despite the potential recovery of some deferred production, prolonged disruptions can lead to reduced immediate export earnings and government revenue.

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