The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced that it has approved a total of 595 well re‑entries, 145 new well‑drilling operations and 39 field development plans (FDPs) during 2026.
The approvals cover a range of activities across the country’s oil and gas sector, signalling a steady pace of investment and exploration in the upstream market.
Well re‑entries allow operators to drill again in previously explored areas, while the new drilling operations represent fresh exploration activity. The 39 FDPs outline plans for developing identified fields, including infrastructure and production strategies.
These figures reflect the NUPRC’s ongoing role in regulating and facilitating upstream petroleum activity, ensuring that exploration and development projects meet national standards and regulatory requirements.
For more details on the regulatory framework and the impact of these approvals on Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, stakeholders can refer to the NUPRC’s official communications and related industry reports.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
