August 8, 2000


Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated August 8, 2000 of Zydeco
Energy, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in
agreement with the statements contained therein as they relate to us.

Very truly yours,



Hein + Associates LLP