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 prior to its successful drilling by TotalEnergies. His appointment comes as Oregen evaluates a potential investment in Namibia’s offshore Block 2812Ab in the Orange Basin.
The block sits adjacent to the Venus discovery within the same proven petroleum fairway. Birch’s expertise will support exploration strategy, subsurface evaluation and technical positioning related to the block. The Orange Basin is an emerging world-class petroleum province with multiple recent discoveries by major operators.
For leaders in business and technology, this appointment signals Oregen’s strategic move to leverage deep technical expertise in one of the world’s most promising hydrocarbon basins. The involvement of a geoscientist with a track record of successful discoveries could enhance the company’s ability to make informed investment decisions. This is particularly important as global energy demand continues to drive exploration in frontier regions.
Oregen’s current flagship investment is a 33.95% net interest in Block 2712A in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. The company is actively exploring other investment opportunities in the Orange and surrounding basins. The addition of Birch may accelerate Oregen’s evaluation of Block 2812Ab, potentially leading to significant value creation if the block proves commercially viable.
The broader implications for the industry are notable. Namibia’s Orange Basin has attracted major oil companies due to recent discoveries, and successful development could reshape the regional energy landscape. For investors and stakeholders, Birch’s appointment provides confidence in Oregen’s technical due diligence. The company’s focus on African oil and gas assets aligns with the continent’s growing role in global energy supply.
For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/l5Pz4. Additional information about Oregen Energy Corp. can be found at https://oregen.com/.
