EXHIBIT 23.1

SPROUSE & ANDERSON, LLP

515 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1212

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

512-476-0717

512-476-0462 (fax)

CONSENT OF

SPROUSE & ANDERSON, LLP

September 20, 2005

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Royale Energy, Inc., on Form S-3, of our report dated February 18, 2005, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Royale Energy, Inc., for the year ended December 31, 2004, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus which is part of this Registration Statement.

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