[NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. LETTERHEAD]

CONSENT OF NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form S-3 and related prospectus of our reports dated March 27,
1997, and march 24, 1998, that were utilized as a basis for VAALCO Energy,
Inc.'s Form 10-KSB for the periods ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, and to all
references to our Firm included in this Registration Statement.

NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

By: /s/ DANNY D. SIMMONS
Danny D. Simmons
Senior Vice President

Houston, Texas
July 14, 1998