EXHIBIT 23.7



                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



The Board of Directors
Devon Energy Corporation


         We consent to the use of our report dated November 9, 2001
included herein relating to the consolidated balance sheets of Anderson
Exploration Ltd. as of September 30, 2000 and 2001 and the related consolidated
statements of earnings, retained earnings and cash flows for each of the years
in the three-year period ended September 30, 2001 and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the registration statement.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Chartered Accountants

Calgary Canada

December 14, 2001