EXHIBIT 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS We hereby consent to the reference to our firm in this Registration Statement on Form S-1, 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 July 2, 1997