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21/05/2026 11:15

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Diversified Energy Provides Board of Director Update

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company
(NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors (the
“Board”) has appointed Kirk Oliver as an independent non-executive
director, effective May 21, 2026.

Mr. Oliver brings approximately 20 years of energy industry and financial
expertise. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Equitrans Midstream Corporation.

Prior to joining Equitrans, Mr. Oliver was the Chief Financial Officer of UGI.
Mr. Oliver has also held senior executive and financial leadership positions
at Allegheny Energy, TXU Corporation and Hunt Power. Earlier in his career,
Mr. Oliver worked in investment banking at Lehman Brothers in the Global Power
and Energy Group. Mr. Oliver received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Electrical Engineering from Lawerence Technological University and holds a
Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School
of Business.

Upon his appointment, Mr. Oliver will become a member of the Board’s Audit
and Risk and Sustainability and Safety Committee.

Commenting on the appointment, David Johnson, Chairman, said:

“It is my pleasure to welcome Kirk to Diversified’s Board of Directors.
His breadth of experience, leadership, and reputation in the energy industry
will provide valuable perspectives. We look forward to Kirk’s contributions
as Diversified continues to progress its strategy of acquiring, operating, and
optimizing cash generating energy assets that create value for
shareholders.”

For further information, please contact:

 Diversified Energy Company                                                                               
 Doug Kris                                                                   dkris@dgoc.com               
 Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications        973 856 2757                 
                                                                                                          
 FTI Consulting                                                              dec@fticonsulting.com        
 U.S. & UK Financial Public Relations                                                                     



About Diversified Energy Company 

Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on acquiring,
operating, and optimizing cash generating energy assets. Through our unique
differentiated strategy, we acquire existing, long-life assets and invest in
them to improve environmental and operational performance until retiring those
assets in a safe and environmentally secure manner. Recognized by ratings
agencies and organizations for our sustainability leadership, this
solutions-oriented, stewardship approach makes Diversified the Right Company
at the Right Time to responsibly produce energy, deliver reliable free cash
flow, and generate shareholder value