Exhibit 23.1



          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of
our report dated February 21, 2002 included in EOG
Resources, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.



                                         ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Houston, Texas
May 23, 2002