CNQ Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) ("Canadian Natural") announces monthly production of Synthetic Crude Oil ("SCO") at the Horizon Oil Sands as follows:

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Month                                  Barrels of Production per day of SCO
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January 2010 actual                                                  72,716
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February 2010 actual                                                 84,217
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March 2010 forecasted                                    100,000 to 105,000
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The Company continues to target reliable production of 110,000 barrels per day of SCO at the Horizon Oil Sands by the middle of 2010.

Canadian Natural is a senior crude 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.

This document contains forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws, including, in particular, statements about Canadian Naturals' plans, strategies and prospects. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Please refer to the Company's Interim Report or Annual Information Form for a full description of these risks and impacts.

Contacts: Canadian Natural Resources Limited Allan P. Markin Chairman (403) 514-7777 (403) 514-7888 (FAX) Canadian Natural Resources Limited John G. Langille Vice-Chairman (403) 514-7777 (403) 514-7888 (FAX) Canadian Natural Resources Limited Steve W. Laut President (403) 514-7777 (403) 514-7888 (FAX) Canadian Natural Resources Limited Tim S. McKay Chief Operating Officer (403) 514-7777 (403) 514-7888 (FAX) Canadian Natural Resources Limited Douglas A. Proll Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice-President, Finance (403) 514-7777 (403) 514-7888 (FAX) Canadian Natural Resources Limited Corey B. Bieber Vice-President, Finance & Investor Relations (403) 514-7777 (403) 514-7888 (FAX) Canadian Natural Resources Limited 2500, 855 - 2nd Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8 ir@cnrl.com www.cnrl.com