Supplemental Cash Flow Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental information concerning Energen’s cash flow activities from continuing operations was as follows:

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)	2015		2014		2013
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized	$	40,747	$	32,172	$	38,255
Income taxes paid	$	8,114	$	219,505	$	22,781
Noncash investing activities:
Accrued development, exploration costs and other capital	$	79,206	$	207,461	$	93,623
Capitalized asset retirement obligations costs	$	981	$	2,958	$	2,772
Receivable from sale of Alabama Gas Corporation	$	—	$	8,247	$	—
Noncash financing activities:
Issuance of common stock for employee benefit plans	$	5,758	$	2,448	$	1,015
Treasury stock acquired in connection with tax withholdings	$	4,722	$	2,547	$	977