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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
We hereby consent to all references to Ryder Scott Company, L.P. and/or the
reports prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P. entitled, "Estimated Future
Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold Interests SEC Case as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998" and "Estimated Future Reserves and Income
Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests SEC Case as of December
31, 1999" in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 and to the reference to our
firm as experts in this Registration Statement on Form S-1.
RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.
July 17, 2000
