ARTHUR ANDERSEN


January 28, 2000                                      Arthur Andersen LLP

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Dear Sir/Madam:

We have read the paragraphs of Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated January 28,
2000 of Zydeco Energy, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and are in agreement with the statements contained therein.

Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP

cc: Mr. Sam B. Myers
    Chief Executive Officer
    Zydeco Energy, Inc.