EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-86049) of El Paso Energy
Corporation (the "Company") of our report dated February
16, 2000 relating to the consolidated financial statements and
financial statement schedule, which appears in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K. We also consent to the reference to us under
the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
October 18, 2000
