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<DESCRIPTION>CONSENT OF RYDER SCOTT & COMPANY L.P.
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                                                                      Exhibit 22


             (RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS LETTERHEAD)




                      CONSENT OF RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.

         We consent to the use on the Form 10-K of PrimeEnergy Corporation of
our reserve report and all schedules, exhibits, and attachments thereto
incorporated by reference of Form 10-K and to any reference made to us on Form
10-K as a result of such incorporation.


                                             Very truly yours,

                                             /s/ Ryder Scott Company, L.P.
                                             RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.


Denver, Colorado
March 29, 2004



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