Vortex Energy's Robinson River abstract submitted

Mr. Paul Sparkes reports VORTEX ENERGY CORP. ANNOUNCES SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT FOR PRESENTATION AT THE 2026 CANADIAN HYDROGEN CONVENTION The University of Alberta has submitted an abstract titled "Structure Assessment of the Robinson River Salt Dome for Hydrogen Storage" to the Canadian Hydrogen Convention committee, in relation to an opportunity to present at the Edmonton Convention Centre on April 21 and April 22, 2026, regarding Vortex Energy Corp.'s Robinson River project. The presentation will outline the results and interpretation of the ambient noise tomography survey conducted over the Robinsons River salt dome, a key step in evaluating the site's suitability for potential underground hydrogen storage. The research team, led by Dr. Hassan Dehghanpour from the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Caur Technologies Inc. and Vortex Energy, applied passive-seismic imaging to delineate the dome's internal structure and mechanical integrity. Preliminary findings highlight the ability of ANT methods to image halite-rich sequences and impurity-bearing layers within the Codroy group evaporites, providing a foundation for assessing hydrogen containment potential in Atlantic Canada. "We are proud to see our academic partners recognized on a national stage for advancing innovative, low-impact geophysical methods that align with Canada's growing clean energy goals," said Paul Sparkes, chief executive officer of Vortex Energy. "This abstract submission underscores the collaborative strength of industry and academia in developing Canada's first-generation hydrogen storage infrastructure." The Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the country's premier hydrogen event, bringing together researchers, policy-makers and industry leaders to advance Canada's clean energy future. Qualified person The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, verified and approved by Jared Suchan, PhD, PGeo, vice-president of exploration at the company, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. For a discussion of the company's quality assurance/quality control and data verification processes and procedures, please see the company's technical report entitled "Independent Technical Report on the Robinson River Salt Property" dated July 31, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained under the company's profile at SEDAR+. The company acknowledges the financial support of the junior exploration assistance program, administered by the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, government of Newfoundland and Labrador. About Vortex Energy Corp. Vortex Energy is an exploration-stage company engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in North America. The company is currently advancing its Robinson River salt project composed of a total of 942 claims covering 23,500 hectares located approximately 35 linear kilometres south of the town of Stephenville in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Robinson River salt project is prospective for both salt and hydrogen salt cavern storage. The company is also currently advancing its Fire Eye uranium property in the Athabasca basin, a region renowned for its uranium deposits. We seek Safe Harbor.