EXHIBIT 23.08

                               ENGINEER'S CONSENT

    We consent to the reference to our appraisal report for Celsius Energy
Resources Ltd. as of years ended December 31, 1997, 1998, and 1999, incorporated
herein by reference.

                                                   
                                                      GILBERT LAUSTSEN JUNG ASSOCIATES LTD.

                                                      /s/ WAYNE W. CHOW
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                                                      Vice President




January 5, 2001