Surya Oil & Gas Recommences Field Operations Across Core Acreage in West Virginia

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Surya Oil & Gas Corp. (OTCID: CNRC) has announced the restart of field operations across its 38,000-acre core acreage in West Virginia. The company is implementing Kubera™ technology, a proprietary subsurface imaging system, to enhance hydrocarbon recovery from mature fields while minimizing environmental impact.

Key developments include the company's upgrade to OTCID Basic Market from OTC Pink Current effective July 1, 2025, and engagement of Harbor Access for investor relations. The company's strategic objectives focus on improving well performance, generating free cash flow, drilling development wells, and maintaining cost efficiency.

Positive

• Implementation of Kubera™ proprietary technology for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery
• Upgrade to OTCID Basic Market from OTC Pink Current, indicating improved governance
• Strategic partnership with Harbor Access for enhanced market visibility
• Potential uplisting opportunities in 2026

Negative

• Operations in mature fields may require significant capital investment
• Currently trading on OTCID markets, indicating limited market accessibility

CHARLESTON, W.Va., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Surya Oil & Gas Corp. ("SOGC" or the "Company") (OTCID: CNRC), formerly known as Cunningham Natural Resources Corp., today announced the recommencement of field operations across its core acreage of 38,000 acres in West Virginia. Initial work includes road and site development aimed at optimizing production from existing oil wells and preparing for future drilling activity.

Surya Oil & Gas Recommences Field Operations Across Core Acreage in West Virginia

SOGC is leveraging Kubera™ technology, a proprietary subsurface imaging technology developed by Surya Energy Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aruna Holdings LLC. As previously announced, Aruna Holdings LLC is also the Company's largest shareholder. Kubera™ technology enables high-precision identification of untapped hydrocarbon zones in mature fields, helping to enhance recovery rates while reducing environmental impact and surface disruption.

The Company's strategic objectives for the second half of the year include:

• Improving operational uptime and well performance
• Generating free cash flow to self-fund exploration
• Drilling high-confidence development wells to extend reserve life
• Upholding disciplined capital allocation and cost efficiency

Additionally, effective July 1, 2025, the Company upgraded to the OTCID Basic Market from the OTC Pink Current, reflecting SOGC's commitment to stronger governance and long-term growth. The OTCID tier requires timely financial disclosures, annual management certification, and ongoing compliance, providing investors with a more transparent platform. The upgrade marks a significant step for SOGC as it positions itself for potential uplisting opportunities in 2026.

As part of its efforts to broaden market visibility, SOGC has engaged Harbor Access, a strategic investor relations firm known for its work with high-growth and international issuers. This partnership is intended to enhance market visibility, strengthen communication with existing shareholders, and support outreach to prospective investors as the Company advances its expansion strategy.

Hemal Rathod, Chief Executive Officer of Surya Oil & Gas Corp. commented: "Today's site mobilization and deployment of Kubera™ technology to identify previously overlooked zones with strong production potential across our mature fields marks a major milestone for us. This technology-driven approach is expected to deliver a meaningful uplift in both recovery rates and operating efficiency. By focusing on targeted well work and infrastructure upgrades, we're increasing current output and positioning Surya Oil & Gas for long-term, sustainable growth, efforts that will also strengthen our balance sheet and support the next phase of our development."

About Surya Oil & Gas Corp.
Surya Oil & Gas Corp. (OTCID: CNRC), is a portfolio company of Aruna Holdings LLC, focused on advancing traditional oil and gas development alongside strategic investments in the energy and digital transition. With a global investment mandate, Surya Oil & Gas prioritizes sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.

About Surya Energy Services, LLC
Surya Energy Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aruna Holdings LLC, operates with next generation carbon neutral oil and gas survey and production networks. Surya developed and operates its own proprietary technology under the KUBERA™ trademark. The Kubera™ platform locates hydrocarbon reserves in a socially responsible manner, with accuracy rates of up to 98% or more.

About Aruna Holdings LLC
Aruna Holdings LLC owns an 80% interest in Surya Oil & Gas Corp. Aruna maintains a diverse portfolio of affiliated business interests across the health and wellness, real estate, hospitality, oil and gas, alternative energy, and data center development sectors.

Corporate Contact:
Hemal Rathod, Chief Executive Officer
Surya Oil & Gas Corp.

Investor and Media Contact:
Investor Relations
Jonathan.Paterson@harbor-access.com
Tel +1 475 477 9401

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FAQ

What is the significance of Surya Oil & Gas (CNRC) restarting operations in West Virginia?

The restart covers 38,000 acres of core acreage and includes road and site development to optimize production from existing wells and prepare for future drilling, using advanced Kubera™ technology for better hydrocarbon recovery.

How will the Kubera™ technology benefit Surya Oil & Gas operations?

Kubera™ technology enables high-precision identification of untapped hydrocarbon zones in mature fields, helping to enhance recovery rates while reducing environmental impact and surface disruption.

What are Surya Oil & Gas (CNRC) strategic objectives for 2025?

The company aims to improve operational uptime, generate free cash flow, drill high-confidence development wells, and maintain disciplined capital allocation and cost efficiency.

What does the OTCID Basic Market upgrade mean for Surya Oil & Gas?

The upgrade from OTC Pink Current requires timely financial disclosures, management certification, and ongoing compliance, providing investors with more transparency and positioning the company for potential uplisting in 2026.

Who is Harbor Access and why did Surya Oil & Gas engage them?

Harbor Access is a strategic investor relations firm engaged to enhance market visibility, strengthen shareholder communication, and support outreach to prospective investors as part of the company's expansion strategy.