Exhibit 23(b)


                       Consent of Independent Accountants


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-3 No.  33-65772) and related  Prospectus of Halliburton  Company of our report
dated 15 February  1996,  with respect to the  financial  statements of European
Marine  Contractors  Limited  included  in the  Annual  Report  (Form  10-K)  of
Halliburton  Company  for the  year  ended  31  December  1995  filed  with  the
Securities and Exchange  Commission and  incorporated by reference in the Annual
Report (Form 10-K) of Halliburton Company for the year ended 31 December 1996.

Ernst & Young
London, England
21 March 1997