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EXHIBIT 23.2
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, "ATP Oil & Gas
Corporation, Estimated Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain
Leasehold and Royalty Interests, SEC Case, as of December 31, 1997, December 31,
1998, and 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.
/s/ RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.
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RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.
September 15, 2000
Houston, Texas
