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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors
Pioneer Drilling Company:
We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.
/s/ KPMG LLP
San Antonio, Texas
August 3, 2004
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM