EXHIBIT 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Form S-8 of Zydeco Energy, Inc. to the reference to our firm in the current report of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, for Zydeco Energy, Inc. under the headings "Oil and Gas Reserves" and "Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Producing Activities". /s/ RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM ENGINEERS RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM ENGINEERS Houston, Texas May 19, 1997 II-6