Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Nigeria has achieved a rare energy milestone as gas flaring fell to 7.16 per cent in July, despite an increase in daily gas production to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD), the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said.

The NUPRC, in a statement on Saturday, said the simultaneous growth in output and decline in flaring underscores the commission's drive to boost production while advancing its 2030 zero-flare commitment.

"Nigeria's gas industry has sustained steady growth over the past three years, with daily average production hitting 7.59 BSCFD in July 2025. This marks an 8.58 per cent increase compared to the 6.99 BSCFD recorded in the full year of 2024," the NUPRC said.

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