<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND> This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
 the Form 10Q for June 30,1996, and is qualified in its entirety by
 reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000277595
<NAME> ENERGEN CORPORATION
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