The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it achieved full functionality of its major crude oil pipelines throughout June 2025, a rare feat that’s expected to strengthen oil production.

The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, made this known while speaking at the 24th NOG Energy Week in Abuja. He said the 100% availability was made possible through collaborative security efforts across the oil and gas industry, and it’s already improving the flow of crude.

Ojulari added that the company has overcome past challenges with funding, especially delays in meeting cash-call obligations in joint venture operations. According to him, NNPC can now independently raise funds for its projects.

He also shared updates on the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, which has successfully crossed the River Niger. The project, now in its final stages, is on track to be completed by the end of 2025.

Ojulari said recent industry reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) have given NNPC a stronger position to take the lead in project financing and execution.

Also speaking at the event, Abdulrazaq Isa, Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), said the oil and gas industry is at a turning point, with more supportive policies being introduced.

Isa noted that with international oil companies (IOCs) divesting from key assets, indigenous operators now carry over 50% of Nigeria’s crude and gas production. He emphasized that boosting output is critical, especially with the federal government’s target of three million barrels of oil and 12 billion cubic feet of gas daily by 2030.

He pointed out that most of the expected increase in production must come from the recently acquired onshore and shallow water assets now controlled by Nigerian firms. Isa said the IPPG is already working on plans to increase output from these areas and called on the industry to align with national goals for energy growth and economic development.