Exhibit 23.4


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference into this registration statement on Form S-8 of our report dated March
21, 1999 included in Zydeco Energy, Inc.'s Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.  We further consent to the incorporation by reference
into this registration statement on Form S-8 of our letter dated January 28,
2000, included in the Current Report on Form 8-K of Zydeco Energy, Inc. filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2000.



ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Houston, Texas
July 11, 2000