EXHIBIT 23.7


                               CONSENT OF KPMG LLP


The Board of Directors
Devon Energy Corporation:


         We consent to the use of our report dated February 9, 2000,
incorporated by reference herein relating to the consolidated balance sheets
of Devon Energy Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, which report appears in the
December 31, 1999 annual report on Form 10-K of Devon Energy Corporation and
to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the registration
statement.

                                                           KPMG LLP


Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 21, 2000