CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ENGINEERS
Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc. (Williamson), hereby consents
to the incorporation by reference to Williamson and our review entitled "Review
of Oil and Gas Reserves and Associated Net Revenues to the Interests of HS
Resources, Inc. in Certain Major-Value Properties in the Rocky Mountain and Gulf
Coast Areas as Prepared by HS Resources, Inc., Effective December 31, 1997,
Constant Pricing Economics, Williamson Project 7.8551" in the HS Resources, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-8 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on or about July 14, 2000, and any amendments thereto.
/s/ Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc.
Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc.
Midland, Texas
July 13, 2000
