EX-16 3 a2129884zex-16.htm EX-16
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Exhibit 16

February 27, 2004

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Markwest Hydrocarbon, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K as part of the Company's Form 8-K dated February 23, 2004. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP



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