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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Hyperdynamics Corporation of our report dated September 22, 2016, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Hyperdynamics Corporation, appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
We also consent to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.
/s/ Hein & Associates LLP
Houston, Texas
May 1, 2017
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM