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                        INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Form S-3 Registration
Statement and Prospectus of Harken Energy Corporation of our report dated
February 10, 1995, accompanying the consolidated financial statements of Search
Exploration, Inc. incorporated by reference in such Registration Statement, and
to the use of our name and the statements with respect to us, as appearing
under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.


HEIN + ASSOCIATES LLP

/s/ HEIN + ASSOCIATES LLP

May 9, 1995
Dallas, Texas