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EXHIBIT 23.6
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ENGINEERS
The Board of Directors of Pure Resources, Inc.
We hereby consent the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement on Form S-8 to be filed by Pure Resources, Inc. on or about the date
hereof, of references to our decommissioning estimates and references to our
firm included or incorporated in the proxy statement/prospectus of Pure
Resources, Inc. in its Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-34970),
including under the heading "Experts" in the proxy statement/prospectus.
/s/ Robert C. Byrd
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Twachtman Snyder & Byrd, Inc.
Robert C. Byrd
Vice President
October 13, 2000
