Oregen Energy Corp. (CSE: ORNG) (OTCQB: ORGEF) (FSE: A1S0) has announced the appointment of petroleum geoscientist Philip Birch as strategic advisor, a move that underscores the company's commitment to expanding its footprint in Namibia's Orange Basin. Birch, a former Exploration Director at Impact Oil & Gas, played a pivotal role in identifying and advancing the Venus prospect prior to its successful drilling by TotalEnergies. His expertise will be instrumental as Oregen evaluates a potential investment in Block 2812Ab, which sits adjacent to the Venus discovery within the same proven petroleum fairway.
The appointment comes as Oregen Energy continues to strengthen its position in the Orange Basin, an emerging world-class petroleum province with multiple recent discoveries by major operators. The company currently holds a 33.95% net interest in Block 2712A, its flagship investment in the region. With Birch's guidance, Oregen aims to enhance its exploration strategy, subsurface evaluation, and technical positioning related to Block 2812Ab.
Birch's track record includes key contributions to the Venus discovery, one of the most significant finds in the region in recent years. His deep understanding of the geological complexities and potential of the Orange Basin is expected to provide Oregen with a strategic advantage. The company believes that Birch's insights will be critical in assessing the viability and potential of Block 2812Ab, which is strategically located near proven hydrocarbon accumulations.
Oregen Energy is an investment company focused on oil and gas assets in Africa, actively exploring opportunities in the Orange and surrounding basins. The appointment of Birch reflects the company's strategy to leverage top-tier expertise to unlock value in high-potential assets. For more information about Oregen Energy, visit https://oregen.com/.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/l5Pz4. This announcement is significant as it signals Oregen's intent to capitalize on the momentum of recent discoveries in the Orange Basin, potentially adding to its portfolio of assets in one of the most promising hydrocarbon provinces globally.
