Rule 424(b)(2)
Registration No. 333-11239
PRICING SUPPLEMENT NO. 9 , DATED July 9, 1997
(To Prospectus dated September 13, 1996 and Prospectus Supplement
dated September 13, 1996)
ENERGEN CORPORATION
Medium-Term Notes, Series A
CUSIP #29265AAG1
FIXED RATE NOTE
Trade Date: July 9, 1997
Principal Amount: $10,000,000 Original Issue Date: 7/14/97
Issue Price: 100 % (Par) Commission Rate: 0.600%
Net Proceeds: $ 9,940,000
Interest Rate Per Annum: 6.81% Stated Maturity Date: 7/14/04
Interest Payment Dates: April 1 and October 1
Presenting Agent: A. G. Edwards , as agent
Additional Terms: None