EXHIBIT 23.2


              CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated February 17, 1996, except for the first through the
fifth paragraphs of Note 10 as to which the date is March 18, 1996, in the
Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of Coda Energy, Inc.,
Diamond Energy Operating Company, Taurus Energy Corp. and Electra Resources,
Inc. for the registration of $110,000,000 of 10 1/2% Series B Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2006.


                                                             ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Dallas, Texas
May 21, 1996