The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reported a slight decline in the country’s gas production, which fell to 7.352 billion standard cubic feet per day in May 2025, down from 7.354 billion bscfd in April.
According to NNPC’s latest Monthly Report Summary released on Monday, gas sales also dropped marginally, from 4.240 billion bscfd in April to 4.185 billion bscfd in May.
The report also showed that the company generated a total revenue of ₦6.008 trillion in May 2025, reflecting a marginal increase from the ₦5.972 trillion recorded in April. Crude oil and condensate production also posted slight improvements during the month.
However, downstream performance showed signs of weakness, with fuel availability at filling stations dropping to 62%.
Fuel availability at NNPC Retail Limited stations fell to 62% in May, compared to 70% in April, according to internal industry tracking. Analysts believe the decline may be linked to supply chain or logistical constraints, amid continued adjustments to subsidy-free pricing.
Meanwhile, NNPCL reported steady progress on its key strategic gas infrastructure projects. The Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) pipeline reached 96% completion, while the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano pipeline advanced to 81%. Upstream pipeline availability remained robust at 98%.
The report also highlighted recent operational interventions, including turnaround maintenance carried out in May on key infrastructure such as the Trans Escravos Pipeline and multiple flow stations in OML 40 and OML 17.
NNPCL said, “On strategic efforts, progressed technical interventions or AKK to resolve challenges of River Niger crossing and conducting detailed evaluation on OB3 RNC to determine the best project execution path going forward.”
According to the company, completed turnaround maintenance activities in May included the Trans Escravos Pipeline, the Opuama Flow Station, as well as the Obigbo and Agbada Flow Stations.
Meanwhile, the company noted that turnaround maintenance for the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries remains under review.
