<ARTICLE>                       UT
<CIK> 0000861388
<NAME> LG&E ENERGY CORP.
<MULTIPLIER>                    1,000
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                                 MAR-31-1999
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<OTHER-ASSETS>                                            0
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<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN>                               300 <F2>
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<FN>
<F1>Includes common stock expense of $3,337.
<F2>Represents unrealized loss on marketable securities,
    net of taxes.
<F3>Includes equity in earnings of affiliates of
    $21,656.
</FN>