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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby
consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Forms S-3 (No.
333-150622) and on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-79826, 33-92182, 333-59383,
333-55110, 333-103348, 333-116191, 333-136405, 333-144954, 333-153061, 333-155249, 333-158961 and
333-166672) of Newfield Exploration Company of our report dated February 25, 2011, relating to the
financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which
appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
February 25, 2011
February 25, 2011