Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Energen Corporation

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Balance at beginning of year	$	12,946		$	15,048		$	17,251
Additions:
Charged to income	1,415			4,269			2,665
Recoveries and adjustments	(1,262		)	(1,744		)	(1,100		)
Net additions	153			2,525			1,565
Less uncollectible accounts written off	(6,550		)	(4,627		)	(3,768		)
Balance at end of year	$	6,549		$	12,946		$	15,048

Alabama Gas Corporation

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)	2012			2011			2010
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Balance at beginning of year	$	12,100		$	14,200		$	16,400
Additions:
Charged to income	1,409			4,202			2,655
Recoveries and adjustments	(1,263		)	(1,745		)	(1,094		)
Net additions	146			2,457			1,561
Less uncollectible accounts written off	(6,546		)	(4,557		)	(3,761		)
Balance at end of year	$	5,700		$	12,100		$	14,200