<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
Indiana Gas Company, Inc.'s consolidated financial statements as of
September 30, 1999, and for the fiscal year then ended and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

                             
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