EEX CORP, 11-K, EX-23, 2000-06-22

EEX CORP
11-K, EX-23, 2000-06-22
CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS

Previous: EEX CORP, 11-K, 2000-06-22

Next: CNH GLOBAL N V, 6-K, 2000-06-22



<PAGE>

                                  Exhibit 23

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (No. 333-24595) pertaining to the EEX Corporation Employee Stock
Purchase and Savings Plan of our report dated May 26, 2000, with respect to the
financial statements and schedules of the EEX Corporation Employee Stock
Purchase and Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the
year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                           ERNST & YOUNG LLP



June 19, 2000
Houston, Texas

                                      13