Exhibit 23.2

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RYDER SCOTT COMPANY
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PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS

                                                              FAX (713) 651-0849
1100 LOUISIANA  SUITE 3800  HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-5218   TELEPHONE (713) 651-9191





                                    CONSENT

      As independent petroleum and natural gas consultants, we hereby consent to
the use of our name in the Annual Report of Columbia Energy Group, to the
Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K, and any Registration Statement
of Columbia Energy Group, relating to the issue of securities to the public
during 2001. We have no interest of a substantial or material nature in Columbia
Energy Group, or in any affiliate. We have not been employed on a contingent
basis, and we are not connected with Columbia Energy Group, or any affiliate as
a promoter, underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, employee, or
affiliate.



                                        /s/ Ryder Scott Company, L.P.


                                        RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.

Houston, Texas
February 1, 2002






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