EXHIBIT 15.1  




October 17, 1994




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
October 3, 1994 (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 to be filed on or about October 18, 1994.  We are also
aware of our responsibilities under the Securities Act of 1933.


Yours very truly,



PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP

Dallas, Texas