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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1995 for Hallwood Energy Partners, L.P. and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such Form 10-K.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000768172
<NAME> HALLWOOD ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
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