EXHIBIT 23.1

                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by 
reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 of our report dated 
February 28, 1996, except with regard to Note 15 as to which such date is 
April 18, 1996, included in Harken Energy Corporation's Form 10-K/A for the 
year ended December 31, 1995, and to all references to our Firm included in 
this registration statement.

                                           /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

                                               ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Dallas, Texas
May 22, 1996