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EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement and
Prospectus on Form S-3 of the following: 1) our report dated February 22, 2000,
accompanying the consolidated financial statements of Beta Oil & Gas, Inc. and
subsidiaries contained in the December 31, 1999 annual report on Form 10-K of
Beta Oil & Gas, Inc.; 2) our report dated February 16, 2000, accompanying the
consolidated financial statements of Red River Energy, Inc. and subsidiaries
contained in the September 7, 2000 report on Form 8-K of Beta Oil & Gas, Inc.;
and 3) our report dated August 4, 2000, accompanying the statements of revenues
and direct operating expenses of the certain properties being sold to Red River
Energy, Inc. (ONEOK properties) of ONEOK Resources Company contained in the
September 7, 2000 report on Form 8-K of Beta Oil & Gas, Inc. We also consent to
the use of our name and the statements with respect to us, appearing under the
heading "Experts" in the Prospectus.
/s/Hein + Associates LLP
Hein + Associates LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Orange, California
September 8, 2000
