EXHIBIT 8
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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 (From 40-F) for the year ended December 31, 2006 and (ii) Registration
Statement on Form F-9 (Registration No. 333-138873), filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.


/s/  Ryder Scott Company

Calgary, Alberta
March 5, 2007