SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures

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

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)	2017		2016		2015
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized	$	34,970	$	35,919	$	40,747
Income taxes paid	$	2,193	$	562	$	8,114
Noncash investing activities:
Accrued development, exploration costs and other capital	$	74,909	$	79,988	$	79,206
Capitalized asset retirement obligations costs	$	1,354	$	230	$	981
Noncash financing activities:
Issuance of common stock for employee benefit plans	$	9,536	$	6,675	$	5,758
Treasury stock acquired in connection with tax withholdings	$	3,293	$	2,610	$	4,722