Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa produce nearly 85% of the daily output among Nigeria’s top 10 oil producing states

Key Takeaways

- Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa collectively account for nearly 85% of Nigeria’s crude oil production.
- Their impressive output reflects decades of focused investment and advanced production infrastructure in the Niger Delta.
- The disparity between these high-producing states and lower-performing regions like Abia and Imo highlights significant regional imbalances.
- The untapped potential in states with lower outputs presents promising opportunities for strategic development and future growth

Nigeria’s oil landscape is a tale of remarkable concentration and untapped potential. The nation’s energy pulse beats strongest in the Niger Delta, where Akwa Ibom leads the charge at 504,000 barrels of oil produced per day. Delta and Rivers are next, with 346,000 and 344,000 barrels respectively. The three states and Bayelsa account for nearly 85% of the production among the top 10 states. This concentrated output is a vivid testament to decades of focused investments and robust infrastructure in these regions. Yet, the story is not one of uniform success. States like Abia and Imo, producing as little as 11,000 and 17,000 barrels per day, respectively, underscore a striking disparity. Their lower outputs hint at vast, untapped reservoirs of potential waiting to be harnessed for transformative growth in the industry.

Source:

NUPRC

Period:

2024
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