EXHIBIT 10
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[LETTERHEAD OF SPROULE ASSOCIATES LIMITED]
SPROULE
ASSOCIATES
LIMITED
Ref.: 1808.14933
March 29, 2004
Mr. Larry Galea,
Manager, Operations Planning
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
2500, 855 Second Street SW
Calgary AB T2P 4J8
RE: CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS
Dear Mr. Galea:
We consent to the use of our report with respect to the reserves data of
Canadian Natural Resources Limited incorporated by reference in its (i) Annual
Report (Form 40-F) for the year ended December 31, 2003 and (ii) Registration
Statement on Form F-9 (Registration No. 333-104919), filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Sincerely,
/s/ Harry J. Helwerda
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Harry J. Helwerda, P.Eng.
Vice-President, Engineering,
Canada and U.S.
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