Nigeria’s gas processing plants produced 2.228 million barrels of condensates in June 2026, marking the highest monthly output recorded so far this year.
The figure, released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), indicates a notable ramp-up in liquid hydrocarbon production from the country’s gas infrastructure.
09%, the lowest level for the period in five years, according to recent Handelsavisen coverage.
The surge in condensate output adds to global light crude supplies at a time when European energy markets remain sensitive to supply disruptions.
European underground gas storage facilities ended June with stocks at 49.09%, the lowest level for the period in five years, according to recent Handelsavisen coverage.
While condensates are primarily a liquid fuel component rather than a direct gas storage input, increased Nigerian production helps alleviate broader tightness in the global energy complex.
This production milestone comes as Russian oil and petroleum product exports surged to 7.71 million barrels per day in June, up 5.33% from the previous month, per International Energy Agency data.