Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-102775) of Pogo Producing Company of our report dated June 25, 2004, relating to the financial statements of the Tax-Advantaged Savings Plan of Pogo Producing Company, which appears in this Form 11-K.

Houston, Texas

June 25, 2004

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