April 14, 2004 - CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP - S-8: Initial registration statement for securities to be offered to employees pursuant to employee benefit plans

Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of VAALCO Energy, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 30, 2004, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of VAALCO Energy, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2003.