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Nigeria’s gas production rose to 7.93bcf/d in May 2026, up 0.63% year-on-year, driven by steady growth in both associated and non-associated gas output.Domestic gas sales increased to 2.18bcf/d, while exports declined to 3.07bcf/d, reflecting rise in local demandAbout 6.9% of total production was flared in May, while year-to-date output averaged 7.87bcf/d,
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that Nigeria’s natural gas production increased to 7.93 billion standard cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in May 2026, a 0.63% year-on-year increase from the 7.88bcf/d recorded in the same period of 2025.
The commission said the latest figures reflect steady progress in Nigeria’s efforts to expand gas production and deepen utilisation as the federal government continues to position natural gas as a key driver of industrial growth, energy
