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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from ESI
Tractebel Acquisition Corp.'s balance sheet as of December 31, 1999 and
statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.

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<NAME>                         ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.
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