Exhibit 15.1



                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     We are aware that Stone Energy Corporation has incorporated by reference in
its registration statements on Forms S-8 (Registration Nos. 33-67332, 333-51968,
333-64448 and 333-87849) and S-3 (Registration Nos. 333-79733 and 333-86450) its
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002,  which includes our report dated
April 26, 2002, covering the unaudited interim financial  information  contained
therein.  Pursuant to Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933 (the Act), this
report is not  considered a "part" of the  registration  statements  prepared or
certified by our firm or a "report" prepared or certified by our firm within the
meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.




                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


New Orleans, Louisiana
May 9, 2002