Exhibit 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our report dated
March 23, 2001 included in Carbon Energy Corporation's Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2001 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Denver, Colorado
May 7, 2001



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