Exhibit 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report dated March 27, 2002, included in this Annual Report on
Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, into the previously filed Form
S-8 Registration Statement of Weatherford International, Inc., Registration No.
333-53633.


/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Houston, Texas
March 27, 2002