<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Indiana
Gas Company, Inc.'s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 1999,
and for the threeths then ended and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

                             
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