Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Its Employees Support the South

    News Editors

    CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2005--Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) ("Canadian Natural" or the "Company") announced today that it will be contributing $100,000 to the Southeast Asia Tsunami disaster relief efforts. In addition, Canadian Natural will match employee contributions made on or before January 21st to the Canadian Red Cross and other Asia Relief agencies up to a maximum of an additional $100,000.

    "Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the people affected by this tragedy as it is truly one of the largest humanitarian disasters to take place in our time. Our team is committed to making a difference," commented Allan Markin, Chairman.

    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 (NYSE:CNQ) (TSX: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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