Oregen Energy Appoints Former Impact Oil & Gas Executive Philip Birch as Strategic Advisor

Oregen Energy Corp. (CSE: ORNG) (OTCQB: ORGEF) (FSE: A1S0) has appointed petroleum geoscientist and former Impact Oil & Gas Exploration Director Philip Birch as strategic advisor, as the company evaluates a potential investment in Namibia’s offshore Block 2812Ab in the Orange Basin. The appointment marks a strategic move for Oregen as it seeks to leverage Birch's extensive experience in the region, particularly his role in identifying and advancing the Venus prospect prior to its successful drilling by TotalEnergies.

According to the company, Birch's expertise will support exploration strategy, subsurface evaluation, and technical positioning related to Block 2812Ab, which sits adjacent to the Venus discovery within the same proven petroleum fairway. The Venus discovery is one of the largest oil finds in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the potential of the Orange Basin as an emerging world-class petroleum province. Oregen Energy's interest in the block underscores its commitment to capitalizing on the region's exploration success.

Oregen Energy is an investment company primarily focused on oil and gas assets in Africa. Its current flagship investment is a 33.95% net interest in Block 2712A in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia, an area that has seen multiple recent discoveries by major operators. The company is actively exploring other investment opportunities in the Orange and surrounding basins, and the addition of Birch is expected to enhance its ability to identify and evaluate high-potential assets.

For more information on the appointment, visit the full press release. Details about Oregen Energy Corp. can be found on its website at https://oregen.com/.

The implications of this announcement are significant for Oregen Energy and the broader oil and gas sector in Namibia. Birch's track record with the Venus discovery suggests that his guidance could be instrumental in unlocking value from Block 2812Ab. Moreover, the appointment signals Oregen's strategic shift toward leveraging experienced talent to navigate the technical and operational challenges of deepwater exploration. As the Orange Basin continues to attract major oil companies, Oregen's positioning, with Birch's expertise, could enhance its competitiveness and potential for successful exploration outcomes.

Investors and industry observers will be watching closely to see how Birch's advisory role influences Oregen's decision-making and whether the company can replicate the success seen in adjacent blocks. The move also highlights the growing importance of the Orange Basin as a focal point for oil exploration in Africa, with implications for regional energy development and investment flows.