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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS, CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INCLUDED IN AES RED OAK, L.L.C.'S FORM 10-Q FOR
THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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