Oregen Energy Appoints Former Impact Oil & Gas Executive Philip Birch as Strategic Advisor for Namibia Offshore Block

Oregen Energy Corp. (CSE: ORNG) (OTCQB: ORGEF) (FSE: A1S0) has appointed petroleum geoscientist Philip Birch as strategic advisor, the company announced. Birch, formerly Exploration Director at Impact Oil & Gas, played a key role in identifying and advancing the Venus prospect before its successful drilling by TotalEnergies. His expertise will support Oregen’s exploration strategy, subsurface evaluation and technical positioning as the company evaluates a potential investment in Namibia’s offshore Block 2812Ab in the Orange Basin.

The block is situated adjacent to the Venus discovery within the same proven petroleum fairway, positioning Oregen to capitalize on one of the most promising emerging hydrocarbon provinces. The Orange Basin offshore Namibia has recently seen multiple major discoveries by international operators, cementing its status as a world-class petroleum province.

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, also in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. The company is actively exploring other investment opportunities in the Orange and surrounding basins, and Birch’s appointment underscores its commitment to leveraging top-tier geological expertise.

Birch’s background includes extensive experience in frontier exploration, particularly in the South Atlantic margin. His involvement in the Venus discovery—a significant find by TotalEnergies—adds credibility to Oregen’s strategic pivot toward high-impact exploration in Namibia. The Venus prospect was one of the largest oil discoveries in recent years, and Birch’s insights could be instrumental in evaluating analogous plays in adjacent blocks.

For further details, the full press release is available at https://nnw.fm/l5Pz4. More information about Oregen Energy can be found on its website at https://oregen.com/.

The appointment comes at a time when Namibia is attracting heightened interest from major oil companies. The Orange Basin’s potential was underscored by discoveries from TotalEnergies, Shell and others, making it a hotspot for exploration investment. Oregen’s move to secure a strategic advisor with direct experience in the region’s most prominent discovery suggests a deliberate effort to build technical depth and de-risk its investment decisions.

As Oregen evaluates Block 2812Ab, Birch’s role will likely involve assessing geological data, refining exploration targets and advising on partnership opportunities. The company’s existing interest in Block 2712A provides a foundation for expanding its footprint in the basin, and Birch’s guidance could help unlock additional value from these assets.

This development signals Oregen’s intention to play a more active role in Namibia’s energy sector, potentially positioning the company for future growth as exploration activities accelerate.

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