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MAY 7, 2004 - 05:00 ET

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Shareholder
Approval for Two-For-One Share Split

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - May 7, 2004) - Shareholders of
Canadian Natural Resources Limited ("Canadian Natural") approved
by a large majority, a subdivision or "Share Split" of its issued
and outstanding Common Shares on a two-for-one basis at the
Corporation's Annual and Special Meeting held May 6, 2004. It is
believed the Share Split will encourage greater market liquidity
for the Company's Common Shares and provide opportunities for
ownership of the Company's Common Shares by a wider group of
investors.

The subdivision will be effected by issuing on or about May 28,
2004 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on
Friday May 21, 2004 a certificate for one additional Common Share
for every one Common Share held as of such record date.

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.

Quelle: CCN Mathews