Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-79826 on Form S-8 of Newfield Exploration Company, of our report dated June 15, 2007, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Newfield Exploration Company 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”) for the year ended December 31, 2006.

/s/ McConnell and Jones LLP

Houston, Texas

June 27, 2007