Exhibit 23.1

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated March 27, 2001,
included in Harken Energy Corporation's Form 10-K, for the year ended December
31, 2000, and to all references to our firm included in this registration
statement.


                                                         /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Houston, Texas
November 29, 2001