Energy in Nigeria describes energy and electricity production, consumption and export from Nigeria. Nigeria is a member of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Nigeria has oil reserves about 35 billion barrels (5.6×109 m3), 10th highest and gas reserves about 5 trillion cubic metres, 9th highest. Global production in 2009 reached 29 billion barrels (4.6×109 m3) of oil and 3 trillion cubic meters of natural gas.
Primary energy use in 2009 in Nigeria was 1,259 TWh and 8 TWh per million persons.
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