EXHIBIT 23


                       Consent of Independent Accountants



We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-20829) and (No. 333-20833) of MarkWest
Hydrocarbon, Inc. of our report dated March 5, 1997 appearing on page 23 of this
Form 10-K.



PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 5, 1997