EXHIBIT 5.2
May 11, 2010
TO: | UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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RE: | CENOVUS ENERGY INC. |
We hereby consent to the use of and reference to our name and our reports, and the inclusion and incorporation by reference of information derived from our reports evaluating a portion of Cenovus Energy Inc.’s petroleum and natural gas reserves and contingent resources as at December 31, 2009, in the registration statement on Form F-10 of Cenovus Energy Inc.
Sincerely,
MCDANIEL & ASSOCIATES CONSULTANTS LTD.
/s/ P.A. Welch P. Eng.
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P.A. Welch, P. Eng.
President & Managing Director
Calgary, Alberta