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RNS Number : 9450X  Upland Resources Limited  21 February 2025

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Upland Resources Ltd. Announces Appointment of Dr. Razak Damit to Board of
Directors

London, United Kingdom - February 21, 2025 - Upland Resources Ltd. (LSE: UPL),
the oil and gas exploration and development company, is pleased to announce
the appointment of Dr. Razak Damit as a Non-Executive Director to the Board,
effective immediately.

Regional E&P expert

Dr. Damit's expertise has made him a sought-after technical advisor in the
industry, contributing to projects with prominent institutions and
governments. He has made a significant contribution to defining and unlocking
some of the largest discoveries in the region.

Proven track record - Brunei Shell Petroleum

Dr. Damit's career includes a significant tenure at Brunei Shell Petroleum,
where he played pivotal roles in exploration, development, and drilling
operations, including the development of the offshore Billion Barrel Champion
West field and the innovative use of advanced drilling technologies such as
the "snake" and "smart" well systems. He also contributed to major discoveries
like the Danau-Bubut and the north flank of the Billion Barrel Seria Field,
which added 120 million barrels of oil, enhancing the company's portfolio and
overall production.

Regulatory oversight & government PSC licencing

In addition to his work with Brunei Shell Petroleum, Dr. Damit spent nine
years with PetroleumBRUNEI in both technical and leadership roles, including
managing exploration and production activities, overseeing geoscience data
acquisition programs, and driving international business development
strategies. He was also appointed Country Manager for PetroleumBRUNEI, leading
the successful entry into Myanmar, Malaysia, and Canada.

Education

Dr. Razak Damit is a seasoned geologist with more than 35 years of experience
in the upstream oil and gas industry, having worked across various exploration
and development projects globally. He holds a BSc (Hons) from Portsmouth
University, an MSc in Sedimentology from the Post-Graduate Research Institute
for Sedimentology (PRIS), Reading University, and a PhD in Geology from
Aberdeen University.

Bolhassan Di, Upland Chairman and CEO commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Dr Damit onto the Upland Board at this exciting
time, having worked closely with the company for several months now, his
exceptional experience and technical insights have greatly contributed to
Upland Resources Ltd.'s direction and growth. His deep understanding of
regional geology, particularly onshore largescale assets, perfectly aligns
with our targeted strategy in Sarawak and the surrounding region. A lot of
hard work has been done behind the scenes and we look forward to announcing
current developments."

Dr. Razak Damit NED commented:

"It's an exciting time once again for the hydrocarbon industry, especially in
Southeast Asia and Borneo, which have long been at the heart of this sector
and will continue to play a vital role in the region's energy landscape, I am
truly pleased to be part of this dynamic, focused, and forward-thinking team.
With swift progress being made, I am confident in our vision and trajectory."

About Upland Resources Ltd.

Upland Resources Ltd. (LSE: UPL) is an oil and gas exploration and development
company, focused on identifying and developing hydrocarbon assets in regions
with proven potential. The company seeks to leverage its expertise and
partnerships to bring projects into production, delivering value to
shareholders and stakeholders.

For further information, please contact:

 

 Upland Resources Limited         Tel: +60 198 861 919

 Bolhassan Di, Chairman and CEO   bolhassan@uplandbigoil.com.my (mailto:bolhassan@uplandbigoil.com.my)

 Gerard Murray COO                gerry.murray@upland.energy (mailto:gerry.murray@upland.energy)

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR).

 

 

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