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EQUITY OFFERING
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]  
EQUITY OFFERING
EQUITY OFFERING
 

During the first quarter of 2016, Energen issued 18,170,000 additional shares of common stock through a public equity offering. We received net proceeds of approximately $381.1 million, after deducting offering expenses. Net proceeds from this offering were used to repay borrowings under our credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

During the second quarter of 2015, Energen issued 5,700,000 additional shares of common stock through a public equity offering. We received net proceeds of approximately $398.6 million, after deducting offering expenses. Net proceeds from this offering were used to repay borrowings under our credit facility and for general corporate purposes.