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Exhibit 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference into this registration
statement on Form S-3 of our report dated April 14, 1998, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements of Greka Energy Corporation, formerly known as
Petro Union, Inc. d/b/a Horizontal Ventures, Inc., as of December 31, 1997 and
for each of the two years then ended, which report is included in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Greka Energy Corporation and all amendments thereto for
the year ended December 31, 1999. We also consent to the reference to our firm
under the caption "Experts" in this Registration Statement and any amendment
thereto pursuant to Rule 462 of the Securities Act.
Bateman & Co., Inc. P.C.
Houston, Texas
November 1, 2000
