EXHIBIT 23.3
[LETTERHEAD OF ASHTON JENKINS MANN]
September 5, 2000
CanArgo Energy Corporation
Suite 1580. 727 - 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB, Canada
T2P 0Z5
RE : CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS
With respect to our report effective date January 1, 2000, issued March 27,
2000, entitled "Evaluation of the Ninotsminda Oil and Gas Interests Owned by
CanArgo Energy Corporation," we hereby consent to the use of our name under the
caption "Experts" and references to experts from the aforementioned document to
be included in or made part of the Form S-3 Registration Statement being filed
by CanArgo Energy Corporation.
ASHTON JENKINS MANN
/s/ BARRY R. ASHTON
BARRY R. ASHTON, P.ENG.
PRESIDENT
