EXHIBIT 23.01



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration
Statement Nos. 333-45537, 33-51322, 33-53258, 33-59404, and 33-
52663 of Southern California Gas Company on Forms S-3 of our report
dated February 4, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-
K of Southern California Gas Company for the year ended December
31, 1999.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

San Diego, California
March 28, 2000