EXHIBIT 23.2



                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS








     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our report dated April 15, 1999
included in Miller Exploration Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998, and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.



/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP



Detroit, Michigan

October 15, 1999