Exhibit 23.1


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our reports, dated
February 23, 2001, included or incorporated by reference in the Kerr-McGee
Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.

                                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    August 1, 2001