{
  "id": 19599895,
  "title": "NUPRC Approves 595 Well Re-entries, 145 New Drilling Operations, Rig Count Hits 100",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nuprc-approves-595-well-re-entries-145-new-drilling-operations-rig",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:57:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/12/nuprc-approves-595-well-re-entries-145-new-drilling-operations-rig-count-hits-100/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has given the green light to 595 well re-entries, 145 new drilling operations, and 39 Field Development Plans (FDPs) so far in 2026, with the country's total rig count reaching 100. The approvals, announced by NUPRC Chief Executive Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan during the 44th Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) in Lagos, aim to increase oil production, draw in investment, and enhance Nigeria's energy security. Eyesan pointed out that the regulatory body has improved its approval process, which has helped shorten waiting times and lower costs for projects while they await permission. The recent surge in approvals indicates progress in the Commission's approval procedures, which have decreased the time operators must wait, thereby reducing expenses incurred during project pauses. Nigeria produced an average of 1,687,710 barrels of crude oil and condensate daily in October 2026, meeting 101 percent of its 1.5 million barrels per day quota set by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). For the month, production peaked at 1.79 million barrels and reached its lowest point at 1.60 million barrels per day. Nigeria has consistently met its OPEC quota for six consecutive months, with daily crude oil production excluding condensate reaching 1.53 million bpd in May, June, July, August, September, and October. Despite a 1.7 percent decline on a month-over-month basis, the NUPRC attributes the stable performance to improved operational stability, greater production uptime, and enhanced crude evacuation efficiency. The stable performance observed in recent months underscores the industry's ongoing dedication to enhancing operational efficiency, preserving asset integrity, and increasing production dependability throughout Nigeria's upstream petroleum sector.",
  "summary": "• Commission approves 39 Field Development Plans in 10 months •Nigeria meets OPEC crude oil quota for sixth consecutive month Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos The",
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}