CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors of Baytex Energy Corp.:

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (No. 333-171568) on Form S-8 of our reports, each dated February 24, 2022, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants

Calgary, Canada

February 24, 2022