Oregen Energy Appoints Former Impact Oil & Gas Executive Philip Birch as Strategic Advisor
May 11th, 2026 6:10 PM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Oregen Energy Corp. has appointed Philip Birch, a key figure in the Venus discovery, as strategic advisor to guide its potential investment in Namibia's offshore Block 2812Ab, adjacent to the major Venus find.

Oregen Energy Corp. (CSE: ORNG) (OTCQB: ORGEF) (FSE: A1S0) has appointed petroleum geoscientist Philip Birch as a strategic advisor. Birch, formerly the Exploration Director at Impact Oil & Gas, played a pivotal role in identifying and advancing the Venus prospect before its successful drilling by TotalEnergies. Oregen is evaluating a potential investment in Namibia's offshore Block 2812Ab in the Orange Basin, and Birch's expertise will support the company's exploration strategy, subsurface evaluation, and technical positioning. The block is adjacent to the Venus discovery within the same proven petroleum fairway, making this appointment strategically significant.
The Orange Basin offshore Namibia has emerged as a world-class petroleum province, with multiple recent discoveries by major operators. Oregen's current flagship investment is a 33.95% net interest in Block 2712A, also in the Orange Basin. The addition of Birch, who has deep knowledge of the region's geology and exploration potential, is expected to enhance Oregen's ability to assess and pursue opportunities in this prolific area. According to the press release, Birch's experience will be instrumental in evaluating Block 2812Ab and positioning the company for success.
This appointment underscores Oregen's commitment to expanding its footprint in Africa's oil and gas sector. The company is actively exploring other investment opportunities in the Orange and surrounding basins. For more information about Oregen Energy Corp., visit https://oregen.com/. The full press release can be accessed at https://nnw.fm/l5Pz4.
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