10 Top Oil Producing States in Nigeria
Top Oil-Producing States in Nigeria
1. Akwa Ibom: Produces 504,000 barrels per day, accounting for nearly a quarter of Nigeria’s total oil output. The state has major offshore oil fields operated by ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies.
2. Delta: Produces 346,000 barrels per day, with significant oil reserves and key industry players like Shell and Chevron.
3. Rivers: Produces 344,000 barrels per day, with a strong focus on oil exploration and refining. The state houses several refineries and oil servicing companies.
4. Bayelsa: Produces 290,000 barrels per day, with oil production mainly from deepwater fields like Bonga and Egina, operated by Shell and TotalEnergies.
5. Ondo: Produces 60,000 barrels per day, with offshore oil fields in the Ilaje area operated by Chevron and local companies.
6. Lagos: Produces 40,000 barrels per day, with the Aje Field offshore being a significant contributor.
7. Edo: Produces 33,000 barrels per day, with onshore oil fields in Oredo and offshore prospects.
8. Imo: Produces 17,000 barrels per day, with oil deposits in the Oguta and Egbema areas.
9. Abia: Produces 11,000 barrels per day, with oil production mainly from the Ukwa West fields.
10. Anambra: Produces 3,000 barrels per day, with significant potential for growth and exploration.
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