OTC Markets Group Welcomes BluEnergies Ltd. to OTCQX

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OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that BluEnergies Ltd. (TSX-V: BLU; OTCQX: BLUGF) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market effective March 30, 2026. BluEnergies upgraded from the Pink Limited Market and begins trading on OTCQX under the symbol BLUGF.

The company’s U.S. investors can access current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on OTC Markets. OTCQX qualification reflects meeting the market’s financial standards, corporate governance best practices, and securities-compliance requirements.

Positive

• Upgraded to OTCQX, improving U.S. market visibility
• Trading begins under BLUGF on March 30, 2026
• Real-Time Level 2 quotes and current financial disclosure available to U.S. investors
• Met OTCQX standards for financials, governance, and compliance

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• None.

NEW YORK, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced BluEnergies Ltd. (TSX-V: BLU; OTCQX: BLUGF), an oil and gas exploration and development company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. BluEnergies Ltd. upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink Limited™ Market.

BluEnergies Ltd. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “BLUGF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the U.S. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

Craig Steinke, CEO/Co-Founder remarks “We believe that the BluEnergies investment case will resonate with investors who have access to the deep reach of OTCQX. We are grateful to OTC Markets for working with us to achieve this graduation milestone.”

About BluEnergies Ltd.
BluEnergies Ltd. is a Canadian based oil and gas exploration and development company focused on offshore West Africa. The Company has recently partnered with TotalEnergies to explore its basin floor fan play in Blocks LB-26, LB-30, and LB-31 covering an area of approximately 8,924 square kilometers (~2.2 million acres)  located in the Harper basin, in the deep water offshore Liberia. Additionally, the Company recently acquired a previously discovered and tested sand channel play offshore Louisiana in the shallow water Gulf of America.   

About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

Media Contact:
OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

FAQ

What does BluEnergies (OTCM: BLUGF) listing on OTCQX mean for U.S. investors?

It means BluEnergies now trades on a higher-tier market with better disclosure and liquidity. According to the company, U.S. investors can access current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on OTC Markets to help evaluation and trading.

When did BluEnergies (BLUGF) start trading on OTCQX and what symbol is used?

BluEnergies began trading on OTCQX on March 30, 2026 under the symbol BLUGF. According to the company, the upgrade from the Pink Limited Market took effect that day to broaden U.S. investor access.

Why did BluEnergies (BLUGF) qualify for OTCQX instead of remaining on Pink?

BluEnergies qualified by meeting higher financial standards, governance practices, and securities compliance required for OTCQX. According to the company, these streamlined standards allow use of home-market reporting for U.S. disclosure.

Where can investors find BluEnergies (BLUGF) financials and real-time quotes after the OTCQX upgrade?

Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on the OTC Markets website. According to the company, those resources are provided to improve transparency for U.S. investors.

How might the OTCQX upgrade affect BluEnergies (BLUGF) market perception and access?

The upgrade could enhance credibility and investor reach by listing on a best-market tier. According to the company, OTCQX provides deeper reach to investors and signals adherence to higher disclosure and governance standards.