EXHIBIT 23.2

                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

     As independent petroleum engineers, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference into this registration statement on Form S-8 our estimate of Pogo
Producing Company's reserves and the present value of future net reserves
included in Pogo Producing Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2001.

                    /s/ RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
                        RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

Houston, Texas
April 24, 2002