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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
As independent petroleum engineers, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference into the Registration Statement on Form S-8 pertaining to Stock Option
Agreement/William T. War of Inland Resources Inc. of our reserve report and all
schedules, exhibits, and attachments thereto, and to any reference made to us,
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Inland Resources Inc. for the year
ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ryder Scott Company Petroleum
Engineers
Denver, Colorado
August 7, 2000
