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<PAGE> 1 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-8 of our report dated January 27, 2000 included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Houston Exploration Company for the year ended December 31, 1999, and to all references to Arthur Andersen LLP included in this registration statement. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP New York, New York October 4, 2000
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