Oregen names Michael Simpson director
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July 16, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, British Columbia – Oregen Energy Corp (CSE: ORNG) (OTCQB: ORGEF) (FSE: A1S0) (“Oregen” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Simpson to its Board of Directors. The appointment is subject to customary exchange approval and regulatory requirements.
Mason Granger, CEO & Director commented, “Michael brings a rare combination of public sector leadership, private sector operating experience, and deep expertise in government relations that is directly relevant to Oregen’s stage of development. His work across the energy transition, indigenous affairs, and regulatory strategy – including at the highest levels of the Alberta government – makes him an excellent addition to our board as we advance our Namibian assets and deepen our engagement with stakeholders.”
Mr. Simpson added, “Oregen has a truly compelling asset base in one of the world’s most exciting emerging petroleum jurisdictions, and the strategy of securing a major partner to advance the project is the right one. I look forward to contributing my experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, and energy strategy to help the Company navigate the path ahead and deliver value for shareholders.”
Mr. Simpson is a seasoned executive and advocate with over 25 years of experience in public relations, regulatory strategy, and market development. As Principal of SCG, he provides specialized advisory support to domestic and international companies across government and investor relations, regulatory affairs, indigenous affairs, and clean-technology project execution. He is the co-founder of AugurWell AI, a proprietary platform combining advanced wellbore data mining with predictive regulatory and political risk assessment. Mr. Simpson also serves as an Independent Board Member of Abound Energy (CSE: ABND). His regulatory expertise is grounded in senior public sector leadership, including serving as Assistant Deputy Minister within the Alberta Department of Energy and as Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian Energy Centre, complemented by private sector experience at Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Devon Energy Canada.
About Oregen Energy Corp.
Oregen is an investment company primarily focused on oil and gas assets in Africa. The Company is actively exploring other investment opportunities in the Orange and surrounding basins. Its current flagship investment is 33.95% net interest in Block 2712A in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia, an emerging world-class petroleum province with multiple recent discoveries by major operators.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Mason Granger
Chief Executive Officer & Director
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