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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 of our report dated February 23, 2000,
included in Spinnaker Exploration Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1999, and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Houston, Texas
October 27, 2000
