The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed confidence that Nigeria can increase its crude oil production to 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd). This follows recent increases, including reaching a peak of 1.86 million bpd in May. NUPRC CEO Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan emphasized the need to address infrastructure deficits and improve asset integrity in the oil and gas sector to sustain production growth. She also highlighted the importance of building human capacity within the industry to support future expansion. The comments were made during a meeting with the head
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- government Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)