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Louis Dreyfus Expecting Record Reserve Additions

Louis Dreyfus Natural Gas said yesterday it expects recordreserve additions this year and a rapid in crease in drillingduring the fourth quarter compared to the historical lull thatoccurs late in most years. Just in the last 45 days the company hasclosed five acquisitions, investing $35 million to purchase 45 Bcfof proved reserves.

October 12, 2000