EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
Murphy Oil Corporation:
We consent to the use of our report incorporated by reference herein.
Our report refers to a change in the method of accounting for asset retirement obligations in 2003, a change in the method of accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets in 2002, and a change in the method of accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities in 2001.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Houston, Texas |
October 12, 2004 |