EXHIBIT 99.44
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[AVENTURA ENERGY INC.] [LOGO - VERMILION ENERGY TRUST]
Aventura Energy Inc./Vermilion Energy Trust
For Immediate Release September 15, 2003
Discussions with Potential Acquirer
Aventura Energy Inc. ("Aventura" or the "Corporation") (TSX:AVR) and Vermilion
Energy Trust ("Vermilion") (TSX:VET.un), Aventura's parent, announced that they
are in discussions with a potential acquirer of Aventura Energy Inc.
The completion of the proposed transaction is dependent upon the parties
reaching agreement on all terms as well as satisfying a number of conditions
precedent including obtaining government and other approvals in Trinidad.
There is no assurance that should the transaction proceed, the price to be paid
for Aventura's shares will reach or exceed the current trading price. In the
event that a definitive agreement is concluded or the discussions are
terminated, a further announcement will be made.
For additional information please contact:
Aventura Energy Inc. Vermilion Energy Trust
Lorenzo Donadeo, President and Chief Executive Officer Lorenzo Donadeo, President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 269-4884 (403) 269-4884
Marty Wares, Chief Financial Officer Paul Beique, Director Investor Relations
(403) 231-1721 (403) 781-9449
Aventura Energy Inc. Vermilion Energy Trust
2800, 400 - 4th Avenue S. W. 2800, 400 - 4th Avenue S. W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0J4 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0J4
E-Mail: info@aventuraenergy.com E-Mail: info@vermilionenergy.com