Exhibit 23.1
Independent Auditors' Consent
The Board of Directors
Pacific Energy Partners, L.P.:
We consent to the use of our report dated January 28, 2003, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Pacific Energy Partners, L.P. as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of income, partners' capital, comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2002, incorporated by reference and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the registration statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ KPMG LLP
Los Angeles, California
August 1, 2003