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 reports, dated
February 23, 2001, included or incorporated by reference in the Kerr-McGee
Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and
to all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this registration
statement on Form S-3.


                                        [ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP]


Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
   January 30, 2002