Exhibit 23.1 - ------------ Independent Auditors' Consent ----------------------------- The Owners Republic Royalty Company and Affiliated Partners of RRC NPI Holdings, L.P.: We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the registration statement. /s/ KPMG, LLP -------------------------------- KPMG, LLP Dallas, Texas October 21, 2002