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Exhibit 23.2
RALPH E. DAVIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTANTS - PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 105
Houston, Texas 77027
(713) 622-8955
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
We hereby consent to the use of our name and the reference to our
reports dated October 27, 2000 in the Form 10-K of Castle Energy Corporation for
the year ended September 30, 2000.
RALPH E. DAVIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
/s/ ALLEN C. BARRON
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Allen C. Barron, P.E.
Vice President
Houston, Texas
December 21, 2000