Compton Petroleum F-10 Registration of securities (Canada)

Exhibit 5.1

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Re: Compton Petroleum Corporation

We hereby consent to the use of our name in the Registration Statement on Form F-10, dated November 25, 2009, (the “Registration Statement”) of Compton Petroleum Corporation, as it appears under the heading “Documents Filed as Part of the Registration Statement”.

We also consent to the use of our reports dated March 20, 2009, incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement.

Calgary, Alberta
November 25, 2009	Chartered Accountants

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