The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P),
its joint venture partner in OML 85, have started oil production from the asset also known as Madu Field as part of efforts to increase oil production in the nation.
An average of 20,000 barrels per day are anticipated to be produced from First E&P’s field, which is situated in shallow waters offshore Bayelsa State.
In a statement released on Friday, NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer Femi Soneye said that the accomplishment demonstrated President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s dedication to maximizing the country’s oil and gas production.