EXHIBIT 23.3



           CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS

     As independent petroleum consultants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in the Prospectus constituting part of this
Registration Statement on Form S-3 or our report to Snyder Oil Corporation
dated February 3, 1998 appearing at Exhibit 99.1 of Snyder Oil Corporation's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.  We also
consent to all references to our firm included as a part of this Registration
Statement on Form S-3 to be filed on or about May 7, 1998.

                              NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES,             
                              INC.


                              By:  _____________________________________

Dallas, Texas
May 6, 1998