Rule 424(b)(2)
Registration No. 333-11239
PRICING SUPPLEMENT NO. 8 , DATED September 18, 1996
(To Prospectus dated September 13, 1996 and Prospectus Supplement
dated September 13, 1996)
ENERGEN CORPORATION
Medium-Term Notes, Series A
CUSIP #29265AAF3
FIXED RATE NOTE
Trade Date: September 18, 1996
Principal Amount: $2,000,000
Original Issue Date: 9/23/96
Issue Price: 100 % (Par)
Commission Rate: 0.500%
Net Proceeds: $ 1,990,000
Interest Rate Per Annum: 7.12 %
Stated Maturity Date: 9/24/01
Interest Payment Dates: April 1 and October 1
Presenting Agent: Smith Barney, Inc., as agent
Additional Terms: None