Exhibit 15.1
October 24, 2000
McMoRan Exploration Co.
1615 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Gentlemen:
We are aware that McMoRan Exploration Co. has incorporated by
reference in its Registration Statements (File Nos. 333-
67485, 333-67963 and 333-95195) its Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 2000, which includes our report dated
October 24, 2000 covering the unaudited interim financial
information contained therein. Pursuant to Regulation C of the
Securities Act of 1933 (the Act), this report is not
considered a part of the registration statements prepared or
certified by our firm or a report prepared or certified by
our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
