Oregen Energy Corp. (CSE: ORNG) (OTCQB: ORGEF) (FSE: A1S0) announced the appointment of petroleum geoscientist and former Impact Oil & Gas Exploration Director Philip Birch as strategic advisor. The company is evaluating a potential investment in Namibia’s offshore Block 2812Ab in the Orange Basin, a region that has seen major discoveries by global operators. Birch played a key role in identifying and advancing the Venus prospect prior to its successful drilling by TotalEnergies, and his expertise will support exploration strategy, subsurface evaluation and technical positioning related to the block, which sits adjacent to the Venus discovery within the same proven petroleum fairway.
The appointment underscores Oregen's commitment to expanding its footprint in the Orange Basin, which has emerged as a world-class petroleum province. The company holds a 33.95% net interest in Block 2712A, also offshore Namibia, and is actively exploring other investment opportunities in the Orange and surrounding basins. Birch's experience with Impact Oil & Gas, where he was instrumental in the Venus discovery, is expected to provide critical insights for the evaluation of Block 2812Ab.
“We are delighted to welcome Philip Birch to the Oregen team,” said a company spokesperson. “His deep understanding of the Orange Basin and his track record in identifying significant hydrocarbon prospects will be invaluable as we assess this potential investment.” The Venus discovery by TotalEnergies in 2022 confirmed the basin's potential, with estimates of recoverable resources exceeding 2 billion barrels. Block 2812Ab is directly adjacent to the Venus field, positioning Oregen to capitalize on the region's exploration momentum.
The company noted that the appointment aligns with its strategy to leverage technical expertise for high-impact opportunities. Birch’s role will include advising on exploration strategy, subsurface evaluation and technical positioning. Oregen Energy is focused on oil and gas assets in Africa, with a current flagship investment in Block 2712A. For more information, visit https://oregen.com/.
The Orange Basin has attracted significant industry attention following multiple discoveries by major operators such as TotalEnergies, Shell and QatarEnergy. The basin's potential is driving increased exploration activity, and Oregen’s strategic move to engage Birch positions the company to benefit from his firsthand knowledge of the region's geology. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/l5Pz4.
