EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
VAALCO Energy, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated March 26, 1998, appearing in
the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of VAALCO Energy, Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas

July 13, 1998