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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. doing business as 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.
/s/ Bateman & Co., Inc. P.C.
Bateman & Co., Inc. P.C.
Houston, Texas
October 27, 2000
