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                                                                    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, 1999, as amended.

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


Houston, Texas
July 28, 2000