The target would nearly double the country’s current crude production and mark the highest level in Nigeria’s history, according to Bloomberg. “The national target is to get to 3 million barrels by 2030–I believe we are able to get there,” NUPRC Chief Executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan said. Average crude output reached 1.56 million barrels per day in June, the highest monthly level since April 2020, while combined crude oil and condensate production climbed to 1.735 million bpd. Nigeria has now exceeded its OPEC+ crude production quota for two consecutive months as improved security, fewer pipeline disruptions and stronger operational performance supported higher output. Industry analysts caution that restoring production at mature fields alone will not be enough to achieve the government’s 2030 target, according to Bloomberg.