By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has increased its targeted daily crude oil production for 2026 to over two million barrels per day.
This was disclosed by the Head Field Operations, Eastern Corridor, Project Monitoring Office (PMO NNPCL), Akponime Omojevwhe, at the monthly stakeholders meeting with host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) organised by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Omojevwhe added that the 2026 budget targets 2.80 million barrels per day crude oil production, while the NNPCL’s targeted projection is 2.06 million barrels per day.
He also noted that currently the TNP is producing optimally, and credited it to the communities and stakeholders’ collaboration with PINL.
“I want to sincerely appreciate all our stakeholders on this corridor because right now we can see that the TNP is green, and what that means is that the products are flowing uninterrupted.
“Secondly, I want to say that our budget for 2026 is targeted at 2.80 mbpd, and the budget begins from 1.84 mbpd, while our targeted projection is 2.06 mbpd.
“So we want to say that even as we draw closer to next year, 2026, as we have come together to ensure that the projection is going up, we want to crave your indulgence, please don’t relent,” he said.
The NNPCL official also stressed the importance of stakeholders and communities in securing the pipelines, noting that no private security company can achieve success without their collaboration.
In his remark, the Minister of State (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, who was represented at the meeting by Edi Julius, appreciated the collaboration between the communities and PINL, tressing its impact on oil production output in the country.
The General Manager, Community and Stakeholders Relations, PINL, Dr Akpos Mezeh, said the meeting allows the company to review its progress in the fight against pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft, and also celebrate, fellowship, and appreciate critical stakeholders, especially leaders of host communities for their support and commitment, which he said have sustained the economic stability of the country.
