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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.5

                     ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

                        [ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP LETTERHEAD]


Coho Energy, Inc.
14785 Preston Road, Suite 860
Dallas, Texas 75240



January 3, 2001


We are aware that Coho Energy, Inc. has incorporated by reference in its
registration statement on Form S-3 its Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March
31, 2000, June 30, 2000, and September 30, 2000, which include our reports dated
May 15, 2000, August 11, 2000, and November 8, 2000, respectively, covering the
unaudited interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to
Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, those reports are not considered a
part of the registration statement prepared or certified by our firm or reports
prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the
Act.

Very truly yours,



/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Dallas, Texas