Paramount Energy Trust, Calgary, (Toronto: PMT.UN) has closed the acquisition of a private company active in gas exploration and development in east-central Alberta for total consideration of approximately C$92 million, consisting of C$90 million in cash and the assumption of approximately C$2 million of net debt. The acquisition was funded through Paramount's available credit facilities. The acquisition includes an estimated 9.5 million cubic feet of gas per day of production. The acquired company is 100% gas-weighted by production with a 98% working interest in approximately 54,600 net undeveloped acres and a proved-plus-probable reserve-life index estimated at 5.7 years. The properties included in the acquisition have more than 50 defined prospects. BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. was advisor to Paramount.