Rule 424(b)(2)
Registration No. 333-11239
PRICING SUPPLEMENT NO. 16 , DATED July 22, 1997
(To Prospectus dated September 13, 1996 and Prospectus Supplement dated
September 13, 1996)
ENERGEN CORPORATION
Medium-Term Notes, Series A
CUSIP #29265AAN6
FIXED RATE NOTE
Trade Date: July 22, 1997
Principal Amount:$ 5,000,000 Original Issue Date: 7/25/97
Issue Price: 100% (Par) Commission Rate: 0.750%
Net Proceeds: $ 4,962,500
Interest Rate Per Annum: 7.60% Stated Maturity Date: 7/26/27
Interest Payment Dates: April 1 and October 1
Presenting Agent: Smith Barney, Inc. , as agent
Additional Terms: Callable after 10 years with payment of a premium of 3.80%
declining pro-rata annually to year 20 when no premium is required.