[Letterhead of Huddleston & Co., Inc.]


                       CONSENT OF HUDDLESTON & CO., INC.


We consent to the reference to us and our report under the captions "Prospectus
Summary - Summary Historical and Pro Forma Reserves Information", "Business -
Natural Gas and Oil Reserves", and "Experts" appearing in the Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (File Nos. 333-106586 et. seq.) of El Paso Production
Holding Company.

                                            HUDDLESTON & CO., INC.



                                            /s/ PETER D. HUDDLESTON
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                                            Peter D. Huddleston, P.E.
                                            President

Houston, Texas
November 21, 2003