Canadian Natural Resources Limited Files Annual Information Form

    News Editors

    CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2005--Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) ("Canadian Natural") today filed its Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2004, which includes the disclosure and reports relating to reserves data and other oil and gas information required pursuant to National Instrument 51-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. The report can be accessed electronically on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The report can also be accessed electronically at our website at www.cnrl.com or by e-mailing ir@cnrl.com.

    Canadian Natural is a senior oil and natural gas production company, with continuing operations in its core areas located in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea and Offshore West Africa.

    Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.



    Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ)

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CONTACT: Canadian Natural Resources Limited Allan P. Markin Chairman (403) 514-7777 Fax: (403) 517-7370 OR Canadian Natural Resources Limited John G. Langille President (403) 514-7777 Fax: (403) 517-7370 OR Canadian Natural Resources Limited Steve W. Laut Chief Operating Officer (403) 514-7777 Fax: (403) 517-7370 OR Canadian Natural Resources Limited Corey B. Bieber Director, Investor Relations (403) 514-7777 Fax: (403) 517-7370 Email: ir@cnrl.com Website: www.cnrl.com

KEYWORD: NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OIL/GAS ENERGY SOURCE: Canadian Natural Resources Limited

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