TOREADOR RESOURCES CORP, S-8, EX-23.5, 2001-01-12

TOREADOR RESOURCES CORP
S-8, EX-23.5, 2001-01-12
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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.5


                 CONSENT OF LAROCHE PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS, LTD.,
                         INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS


As independent petroleum engineers, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our estimates of
reserves included in Toreador Resources Corporation's Annual Report (Form 10-K)
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.


                                       /s/ EDWARD TRAVIS

                                       LAROCHE PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS, LTD.

Dallas, Texas
January 11, 2001