EX-99.7 8 eh1100179_ex9907.htm EXHIBIT 7 CONSENT OF SPROULE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
EXHIBIT 7
March 25, 2011
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
2500, 855 – 2nd Street SW
CALGARY AB T2P 4J8

Re: | Consent of Independent Petroleum Consultants

To Whom It May Concern:
We consent to the use of our report with respect to the reserves data of Canadian Natural
Resources Limited included and incorporated by reference in its

(i) | Annual Report (Form 40-F) for the year ended December 31, 2010; and

(ii) | Registration Statement on Form F-9 (File No. 333-162270), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

| Sincerely, |
| SPROULE ASSOCIATES LIMITED |
| Original Signed By: |
| SIGNED “HARRY J. HELWERDA” |
| Harry J. Helwerda, P.Eng., FEC |
| Executive Vice-President |

Calgary, Alberta, Canada