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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. of our report dated November 25, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Helmerich & Payne, Inc., included in the 2008 Annual Report to Shareholders of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
- (1)
- Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-34939) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan,
- (2)
- Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-63124) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, and
- (3)
- Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-137144) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan;
of our report dated November 25, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. incorporated herein by reference and our report dated November 25, 2008, with respect to the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Helmerich & Payne, Inc., included herein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 25, 2008