EXHIBIT 23.1

                       [LETTERHEAD OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE]

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-91048 of PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation on Form S-3 of our
report dated January 15, 2002, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of
PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation for the year ended December 31,
2001.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Portland, Oregon
March 5, 2002