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Nigeria’s Oil Output in 2025: Wins, Misses, and What It Means for 2026 Targets

Nigeria ended 2025 averaging 1.63-1.66 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil and condensate — an 18% recovery from the 2022–2023 lows but still 25–30% below its historical OPEC

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Counting methane correctly

Methane abatement is the fastest step toward lower upstream intensity in West Africa. As the global energy transition accelerates, the ability to accurately measure and mitigate fugitive emissions is becoming