EXHIBIT 23.3

Consent of Independent Petroleum Engineers and Geologists

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement (No. 333-157406) on Form S-3 and the Registration Statements (No. 333-108162, 333-118976, 333-118977, 333-124964, 333-143203, 333-143204 and 333-158922) on Form S-8 of Noble Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) of the reference to Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. and the inclusion of our report dated January 21, 2010 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, of the Company and its subsidiaries, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
By:	/s/ Danny D. Simmons, P.E.
	Danny D. Simmons, P.E.
	President and Chief Operating Officer

Houston, Texas

February 18, 2010

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