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                                                                    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 March
2, 2000, included in Harken Energy Corporation's Form 10-K, for the year ended
December 31, 1999, and to all references to our firm included in this
registration statement.


                               ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Dallas, Texas


May 30, 2000