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                  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 (i) our report dated
February 10, 1995, on the financial statements of Harken Energy Corporation as
of December 31, 1994, included in Form 10-K of Harken Energy Corporation filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (ii) our report dated January 3,
1995, on the financial statements of CHAP Venture as of December 31, 1993,
included on Form 8K/A, and (iii) to all references to our firm included in this
registration statement.


                                              /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Dallas, Texas
 May 9, 1995