{
  "id": 15512321,
  "title": "Bonny, Forcados lead crude output as new grades gain traction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bonny-forcados-lead-crude-output-as-new-grades-gain-traction",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-18T23:22:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/bonny-forcados-lead-crude-output-as-new-grades-gain-traction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In September, Nigeria's crude oil production remained largely concentrated in just a few key terminals, with Forcados and Bonny Light leading the way. The PUNCH reports that Forcados produced an average of 295,550 barrels per day during the month, while Bonny Light recorded 289,840 barrels per day. Together, these two streams accounted for about 38.3% of Nigeria's average daily crude oil production of 1.53 million barrels. Combined, Forcados and Bonny Light produced 585,390 barrels per day, which was nearly two percent higher than Bonny's output. Another notable terminal, Qua Iboe, contributed 174,460 barrels per day to the country's total crude oil output.",
  "summary": "Forcados and Bonny Light terminals led Nigeria’s crude oil production in September, jointly producing 585,390 barrels per day, NUPRC data shows. Read More: https://punchng.com/bonny-forcados-lead-crude-output-as-new-grades-gain-traction/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Bonny, Forcados lead crude output as new grades gain traction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bonny-forcados-lead-crude-output-as-new-grades-gain-traction-15516007",
        "published": "2026-10-18T23:44:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}