<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summarized information extracted from the Questar
Pipeline Company Statements of Income and Balance Sheets for the period
ended June 30, 1996, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such unaudited financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1996
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<SALES>                                              0
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