EXHIBIT 99.2

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-3 No. 333-35101) of Northwest Pipeline Corporation and in the related
Prospectus of our report dated February 21, 2003, with respect to the financial
statements of Northwest Pipeline Corporation included in its Current Report on
Form 8-K dated February 25, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.


                              /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Houston, Texas
February 24, 2003