EXHIBIT 8

                         CONSENT OF RYDER SCOTT COMPANY,
                  INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS


We  consent  to the use of our  report  with  respect  to the  reserves  data of
Canadian Natural Resources  Limited  incorporated by reference in its (i) Annual
Report (Form 40-F) for the year ended  December  31, 2007 and (ii)  Registration
Statement on Form F-9  (Registration  No.  333-146056) filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.


SIGNED "RYDER SCOTT COMPANY"


Calgary, Alberta
March 19, 2008