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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
February 19, 1999, included in Harken Energy Corporation's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1998, and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.



                                                       ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

   
Dallas, Texas
May 18 , 1999