Exhibit 23.1











INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the  incorporation  by Reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
33-73946  of Hallwood  Energy  Partners,  L.P.  on Form S-4 of our report  dated
February  27,  1998,  appearing  in this Annual  Report on Form 10-K of Hallwood
Energy Partners, L.P. for the year ended December 31, 1997.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Denver, Colorado
February 27, 1998