EXHIBIT 23.3

               CONSENT OF NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

   We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement of Harken Energy Corporation (the "Company") and to the references to
this firm for the Company's estimated domestic proved reserves contained in
this Registration Statement.

                                          NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.


                                              By:   /s/ Danny D. Simmons
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                                                  Danny D. Simmons
                                                  Executive Vice President

Houston, Texas

January 23, 2003