EXHIBIT 9
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          Consent of independent petroleum engineering consultants



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, 2005 and (ii)  Registration
Statement on Form F-9 (Registration No. 333-104919), filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.


/s/  GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.

Calgary, Alberta
March 24, 2006