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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report
(Form 10-K) of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. of our report dated November 17, 2000,
included in the 2000 Annual Report to Shareholders of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-55239, 333-24211, and 333-34939) pertaining,
respectively, to the 1990 Stock Option Plan, Non-Employee Directors' Stock
Compensation Plan, and 1996 Stock Incentive Plan of our report dated November
17, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Helmerich &
Payne, Inc. incorporated by reference in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended September 30, 2000.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Tulsa, Oklahoma
December 27, 2000
