ATLAS ENERGY STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF ANDY DUNCAN AS SENIOR EXECUTIVE

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Atlas Energy Corp. ("Atlas" or the "Company") (TSXV: ATLE), a TSXV Sandbox Listing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Duncan as a Senior Executive of the Company. Mr. Duncan brings more than 34 years of experience across the oil and gas sector and energy finance.

Since 2004, Mr. Duncan has held senior roles at leading global banks in London, including Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Standard Chartered, where he specialized in originating and structuring debt finance transactions for upstream producers worldwide. Earlier in his career, Mr. Duncan was a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, contributing to the detailed design of United Kingdom Continental Shelf offshore platforms and fluid catalytic cracking units for major oil refineries. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Nottingham University and a Master of Business Administration from London Business School. Most recently, Mr. Duncan successfully built and led Macquarie Bank's upstream financing business in London.

"Andy brings an exceptional track record of building strategic partnerships and unlocking new growth opportunities across the energy sector" said Mark Hodgson, Atlas Energy's President and Chief Executive Officer. "He has successfully driven business development across multiple jurisdictions, navigating complex regulatory environments and fostering relationships with senior energy leaders globally. His deep understanding of international markets and long-standing industry relationships will be invaluable as Atlas continues to accelerate its global growth ambitions. We're excited to welcome him to the team."

About Atlas Energy Corp.

Atlas Energy Corp. is an international upstream royalty and streaming company focused on the acquisition, management, and monetization of a diversified portfolio of oil and gas royalty and streaming interests across key global markets.

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