HOUSTON EXPLORATION CO
S-8, EX-23.1, 2000-10-05
OIL & GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES
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                                                                    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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