CANADIAN WORLDWIDE ENERGY BUYS TRITON<OIL> UNIT <Canadian Worldwide Energy Ltd> said it acquired Triton Energy Corp's wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Triton Petroleum Ltd, for the issue of 3.75 mln common shares of Canadian Worldwide, subject to regulatory approvals. The company said the transaction will increase Triton Energy's holding in Canadian Worldwide to 13.25 mln shrs or a 60 pct fully diluted interest from 9.5 mln shares. Triton Petroleum's assets consist of proven oil reserves of 1.3 mln barrels, exploratory acreage, and unspecified working capital and a significant tax loss carryforward. Canadian Worldwide said it is optimistic the Triton Petroleum Ltd acquisition will strengthen its financial and production base and permit acceleration of its conventional oil exploration program.