Exhibit 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
CalEnergy Company, Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated January 31, 1997
(February 27, 1997 as to Notes 6 and 20 to the consolidated financial
statements), appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report
on Form 10-K of CalEnergy Company, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1996,
and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus,
which is a part of this Registration Statement.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Omaha, Nebraska
June 30, 1997