CGX Energy Announces Appointment of Mr. Gabriel De Alba as Co-Chairman to the Board of Directors

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - CGX Energy Inc. ("CGX Energy" or the "Company"), announces the appointment of Mr. Gabriel De Alba as Co-Chairman to the Company's board of directors (the "Board"). Mr. De Alba was elected as a director of the Company at a special meeting of shareholders held on Tuesday January 7, 2020.

Professor Suresh Narine commented, "Mr. Gabriel de Alba brings to the leadership of the CGX Board a stellar reputation in the financial and business world. While I will continue to function in an Executive role as Co-Chairman, I am honored to serve the Company's shareholders alongside Mr. de Alba. As CGX now focuses on a year of exploration and infrastructure development, Mr. de Alba's leadership and experience will be invaluable."

About CGX Energy

CGX Energy is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration company focused on the exploration of oil in the Guyana-Suriname Basin.

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