Nigeria: NUPRC Approves 145 New Drilling Operations in 10 Months

Nigeria: NUPRC Approves 145 New Drilling Operations in 10 Months

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said it approved 595 well re-entries, 145 new well-drilling operations and 39 Field Development Plans (FDPs) in 2026.

NUPRC approves 595 well re-entries, 145 drilling operations in 10 months

In its efforts to raise crude oil production and attract fresh investments into the upstream sector, the Nigerian Upstream

Nigeria approves 145 new oil wells so far this year, regulator says

NUPRC approves 595 well re-entries, 145 new drilling operations in 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved 595 well re-entries, 145 new well-drilling operations and 39 Field Development Plans (FDPs) year-to-date in 2026, as it seeks to boost oil production and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security.

Nigeria Approves 145 New Oil Wells

Nigeria's upstream regulator approved 145 new well-drilling operations and 39 field development plans to boost crude output.

NUPRC approves 595 well re-entries, 145 new drilling operations, 39 field development plans in 10 months as total rig count hits 100

Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved 595 well re-entries, 145 new well-drilling operations and 39 Field Development Plans (FDPs) year-to-date in 2026, in a move to boost oil production, attract investment and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed the figures in Lagos on