EXHIBIT 23.1


                    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
March 16, 2001 included in Weatherford International, Inc.'s Form 10-K, and as
amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 to Form 10-K on Forms 10-K/A, as of and for
the year ended December 31, 2000, and to all references to our Firm included in
this registration statement.

/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

ARTHUR Andersen LLP



Houston, Texas
February 19, 2002