Energen Donates $250,000 to Aid Storm Victims

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energen Corporation has contributed $250,000 to help those affected by the devastating storms and tornadoes that moved across Alabama on April 27.

“By matching contributions to the Fund, the Company hopes to help provide some relief to our employees who have suffered a loss as a result of Wednesday’s storms”

The energy company’s donation to the American Red Cross has been designated to assist storm victims in the hardest hit areas within its natural gas utility’s service territory.

Energen also is encouraging its employees at Alagasco and Energen Resources to give to relief agencies assisting storm victims statewide and will match, dollar for dollar, all employee contributions.

“This has been a devastating event for our state. We all want to do whatever we can to help those affected as they begin the process of rebuilding their lives,” said Chief Executive Officer James McManus.

Many Energen employees were directly impacted by these events as well. In response, Energen has reactivated the Energen Employee Emergency Fund through which employees can make donations to help co-workers in need of assistance. Donations to the fund also will be matched by the Company dollar for dollar.

“By matching contributions to the Fund, the Company hopes to help provide some relief to our employees who have suffered a loss as a result of Wednesday’s storms,” McManus said.

Energen Corporation is a diversified energy holding company with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. Its dominant business is the acquisition, development, and exploration of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Energen subsidiary Alabama Gas Corporation is the largest distributor of natural gas in Alabama and has a business heritage in the state spanning more than 150 years.