EXHBIT 23.3
June 14, 2006
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation
500 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 100
San Antonio, Texas 78232
Gentlemen:
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in your Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated June 15, 2006 of information contained in our “Appraisal Report as of December 31, 2005 on Certain Interests owned by Abraxas Petroleum Corporation.”
Very truly yours, |
/s/ DeGOLYER and MacNAUGHTON |