EXHIBIT 99.45 ------------- [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [VERMILION ENERGY TRUST] PRESS RELEASE VERMILION ENERGY TRUST ANNOUNCES EXCHANGEABLE SHARE RATIO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 Vermilion Energy Trust (VET.UN-TSX) is pleased to announce the increase to the Exchange Ratio of the Exchangeable Shares of Vermilion Resources Ltd. from 1.08076 to 1.09317. The increase will be effective on September 15, 2003. A "Notice of Retraction" must be received by Computershare by September 19, 2003 to receive this exchange ratio. All notices received after this date will receive the exchange ratio to be determined on October 15, 2003 The following are the details used in the calculation of the Exchange ratio: Record Date of Vermilion Energy Trust Distribution August 29, 2003 Opening Exchange Ratio 1.08076 Vermilion Energy Trust Distribution per Unit $0.17 10-day Weighted Average Trading Price ("Current Market Price") $14.81072 (Including the Last Business Day Prior to the Distribution Payment Date) Increase in the Exchange Ratio 0.01241 Effective Date of the Increase in the Exchange Ratio September 15, 2003 Exchange Ratio as of the Effective Date 1.09317 The increase in the exchange ratio is calculated by multiplying the Vermilion Energy Trust Distribution per Unit by the previous months exchange ratio and dividing by the Current Market Price of VET.UN. A holder of Vermilion Resources Ltd. Exchangeable Shares can exchange all or a portion of their holdings at any time for Vermilion Trust Units by completing a Retraction Request form. You can obtain a copy by contacting Computershare Trust Company of Canada at (403) 267-6894. For further information please contact: Paul Beique Director Investor Relations 2800, 400 - 4th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 0J4 Phone: (403) 269-4884 Fax: (403) 264-6306 IR Toll Free: 1-866-895-8101 info@vermilionenergy.com www.vermilionenergy.com