Exhibit 23.3




                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated January 25, 2001,
included in KeySpan Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000, which Form 10-K is incorporated by reference in this registration
statement, and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.


/s/ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


New York, New York
February 6, 2002