EX-23.1 2 exhibit23_1.htm EXHIBIT 23.1 exhibit23_1.htm
 
 
 
Exhibit 23.1
 
 
 
 
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
 
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-75781, 333-31060, 033-49956, 033-49956-99, 333-26813, 333-26813-99, and 333-127951) pertaining to the El Paso Corporation Retirement Savings Plan of our report dated June 17, 2009, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the El Paso Corporation Retirement Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
 
 
     
 
 
 /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
    Ernst & Young LLP
     
     
 
 
Houston, Texas
June 17, 2009