EXHIBIT 23.1


                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS


 As independent petroleum consultants, Ryder Scott Company hereby consents (i)
 to the summarization of our report entitled "Estimated Future Reserves and
 Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests in HarCor
 Energy, Inc. as of January 1, 1997", as detailed in the Form 10-K for the year
 ended December 31, 1996 for HarCor Energy, Inc. filed with the Securities and
 Exchange Commission in March 1997 and (ii) to the reference to our firm as
 experts and the incorporation by reference of such Form 10-K in this
 Registration Statement of HarCor Energy, Inc. on Form S-3.


                                          RYDER SCOTT COMPANY
                                          PETROLEUM ENGINEERS



                                          Kent A. Williamson, P.E.
                                          Group Vice President


 Houston, Texas
 April 29, 1997