Exhibit 15.1




May 22, 1995

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Dear Sirs:

We  are aware that Triton Energy Corporation has included our report dated May
2,  1995 (issued pursuant to the provisions of Statement on Auditing Standards
No.  71)  in the Prospectus constituting part of its Registration Statement on
Form  S-3  (No.  33-00000) to be filed on or about May 22, 1995.   We are also
aware of our responsibilities under the Securities Act of 1933.

Yours very truly,




PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Dallas, Texas