# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001017413
**File Stem:** 0001017413-25-000041
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
**Character Count:** 292705
**Document Hash:** 25b954d5c50edcc7732d6d08bfa9c355
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001017413-25-000041.hdr.sgml**: 20250617

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001017413-25-000041

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SD

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250617

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250617

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001017413
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A0
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SD
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-12138
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251052484

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2100, 855-2 STREET SW
- **CITY:** CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA
- **STATE:** A0
- **ZIP:** T2P 4J8
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 403-517-6700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2100, 855-2 STREET SW
- **CITY:** CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA
- **STATE:** A0
- **ZIP:** T2P 4J8

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM SD

SPECIALIZED DISCLOSURE REPORT

**CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED**

(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **CANADA** | **333-121138** | **Not Applicable** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| **2100, 855 2nd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8** | **2100, 855 2nd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8** | **2100, 855 2nd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) |
|  | **Stephanie A. Graham** |  |
|  | **403-260-6120** |  |
| (Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report) | (Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report) | (Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report) |

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Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this Form is being submitted, and provide the period to which the information in this Form applies:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| | Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. |
| **X** | Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. |

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**SECTION 2 – RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE**

**Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure Report**

This Form SD of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (the "Company") is filed pursuant to the alternative reporting provision, Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company's annual resource extraction report ("Annual ESTMA Report") for the year ended December 31, 2024, which contains the payment disclosure required by Form SD, was prepared in compliance with Canada's Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act. A copy of the Annual ESTMA Report is attached hereto and is publicly available at https://www.cnrl.com/sustainability/payments-to-governments/.

**SECTION 3 – EXHIBITS**

**Item 3.01 Exhibits**

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|:---|:---|
| <u>Exhibit Number</u> | <u>Description</u> |
| 2.01 | <u>[Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual ESTMA Report](cnq-20241231.htm)</u> |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the duly authorized undersigned.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Canadian Natural Resources Limited** | |
| (Registrant) | |
| **/s/ Victor C. Darel** | **June 17, 2025** |
| By Victor C. Darel | (Date) |
| Chief Financial Officer | |

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Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.

Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.

Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts.

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          <link:label id="lab_cnq_CountyOfWarnerNo.5Member_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_CountyOfWarnerNo.5Member" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">County of Warner No. 5</link:label>
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          <link:label id="lab_cnq_KneehillCountyMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_KneehillCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Kneehill County</link:label>
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          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_WestlockCountyMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_WestlockCountyMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
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          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_RuralMunicipalityOfMapleCreekNo.111Member" xlink:to="lab_cnq_RuralMunicipalityOfMapleCreekNo.111Member" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
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          <link:label id="lab_cnq_NorthernPlainsMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_NorthernPlainsMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Northern Plains</link:label>
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          <link:label id="lab_cnq_RuralMunicipalityOfFrenchmanButteNo.501Member_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_RuralMunicipalityOfFrenchmanButteNo.501Member" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 [Member]</link:label>
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          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_RuralMunicipalityOfFrenchmanButteNo.501Member" xlink:to="lab_cnq_RuralMunicipalityOfFrenchmanButteNo.501Member" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_LeducCountyMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_LeducCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Leduc County [Member]</link:label>
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          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_LeducCountyMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_LeducCountyMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Alberta Special Areas Board [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Alberta Special Areas Board</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_AlbertaSpecialAreasBoardMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_ProvinceOfManitobaMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_ProvinceOfManitobaMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Province of Manitoba [Member]</link:label>
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          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_ProvinceOfManitobaMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_ProvinceOfManitobaMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_FortChipewyanMetisLocal125Member_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_FortChipewyanMetisLocal125Member" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Fort Chipewyan Métis Local 125 [Member]</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_FortChipewyanMetisLocal125Member" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_FortChipewyanMetisLocal125Member"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_FortChipewyanMetisLocal125Member" xlink:to="lab_cnq_FortChipewyanMetisLocal125Member" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Fort McKay First Nation [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Fort McKay First Nation</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_FortMcKayFirstNationMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Woodlands County [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Woodlands County</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_WoodlandsCountyMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_CountyOfAthabascaNo.12Member_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_CountyOfAthabascaNo.12Member" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">County of Athabasca No. 12 [Member]</link:label>
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          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_CountyOfAthabascaNo.12Member" xlink:to="lab_cnq_CountyOfAthabascaNo.12Member" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_LacLaBicheCountyMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_LacLaBicheCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Lac La Biche County [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_LacLaBicheCountyMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_LacLaBicheCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Lac La Biche County</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_LacLaBicheCountyMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_LacLaBicheCountyMember"/>
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          <link:label id="lab_cnq_KikinoMetisSettlementMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_KikinoMetisSettlementMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Kikino Métis Settlement [Member]</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_KikinoMetisSettlementMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_KikinoMetisSettlementMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_KikinoMetisSettlementMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_KikinoMetisSettlementMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Halfway River First Nation [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Halfway River First Nation</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_HalfwayRiverFirstNationMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_RegionalMunicipalityOfWoodBuffaloMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Northeast British Columbia [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Northeast British Columbia</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_NortheastBritishColumbiaMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_PETROCIMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_PETROCIMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">PETROCI [Member]</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_PETROCIMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_PETROCIMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_PETROCIMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_PETROCIMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_GovernmentOfCoteDIvoireMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_GovernmentOfCoteDIvoireMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Government of Côte d'Ivoire [Member]</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_GovernmentOfCoteDIvoireMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_GovernmentOfCoteDIvoireMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_GovernmentOfCoteDIvoireMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_GovernmentOfCoteDIvoireMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Clearwater County [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Clearwater County</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_ClearwaterCountyMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Mikisew Cree First Nation [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Mikisew Cree First Nation</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_MikisewCreeFirstNationMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">District of Hudson's Hope [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">District of Hudson's Hope</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_DistrictOfHudsonsHopeMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_country_GB_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_country_GB" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">UNITED KINGDOM</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_country_GB" xlink:href="https://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2025/country-2025.xsd#country_GB"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_country_GB" xlink:to="lab_country_GB" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember_label_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Northern Rockies Regional Municipality [Member]</link:label>
          <link:label id="lab_cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Northern Rockies Regional Municipality</link:label>
          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember"/>
          <link:labelArc xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="loc_cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember" xlink:to="lab_cnq_NorthernRockiesRegionalMunicipalityMember" xlink:type="arc" order="1"/>
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          <link:label id="lab_cnq_TownOfTaberMember_documentation_en-US" xlink:label="lab_cnq_TownOfTaberMember" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US">Town of Taber</link:label>
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          <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:label="loc_cnq_FishingLakeMetisSettlementMember" xlink:href="cnq-20241231.xsd#cnq_FishingLakeMetisSettlementMember"/>
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## Exhibit 99.1

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited |
| **Reporting Year** | **From** | 2024-01-01 | **To:** | 2024-12-31 | **Date submitted** | 2025-05-29 |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E145969 | E145969 | **Original Submission:** Yes | **Original Submission:** Yes |  |  |
|  |  |  | **Amended Report**:  | **Amended Report**:  |  |  |
| **Other Subsidiaries Included** <br>(optional field) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **For Consolidated Reports - Subsidiary Reporting Entities Included in Report:** | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership |
| **Not Substituted** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Attestation by Reporting Entity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* |
| *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* |
| *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | *In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* |
| **Full Name of Director or Officer of Reporting Entity** | **Victor Darel** | **Victor Darel** | **Victor Darel** | **Victor Darel** | **Date** | *2025-05-28* |
| **Position Title** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Chief Financial Officer** | **Date** | *2025-05-28* |

---

------

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | | | | | | | |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 2024-01-01 | **To:** | 2024-12-31 |  |  |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Reporting Entity Name** | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | **Currency of the Report** | CAD |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E145969 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

---

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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** |
| **Country** | **Payee Name**<sup>1</sup> | **Departments, Agency, etc. within Payee that Received Payments**<sup>2</sup> | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees** | **Production Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **Infrastructure Improvement Payments** | **Total Amount paid to Payee** | **Notes**<sup>34</sup> |
| Canada | Government of Canada |  | 766230000 | 930000 | 3220000 |  |  |  |  | 770380000 |  |
| Canada | Province of Alberta |  | 413370000 | 6457590000 | 143400000 |  | 50500000 |  |  | 7064860000 | A |
| Canada | Province of British Columbia |  | 13180000 | 66560000 | 36130000 |  |  |  |  | 115870000 |  |
| Canada | Province of Saskatchewan |  | 5340000 | 56810000 | 7920000 |  |  |  |  | 70070000 |  |
| Canada | Province of Manitoba |  | 170000 | 600000 | 130000 |  |  |  |  | 900000 |  |
| Canada | Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo |  | 106710000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 106710000 |  |
| Canada | Municipal District of Opportunity No.17 |  | 42200000 |  | 20000 |  |  |  |  | 42220000 |  |
| Canada | Lac La Biche County |  | 38250000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 38250000 |  |
| Canada | Municipal District of Bonnyville No.87 |  | 22550000 |  | 20000 |  |  |  |  | 22570000 |  |
| Canada | Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 |  | 12960000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 12960000 |  |
| Canada | Alberta Special Areas Board |  | 7760000 |  | 1320000 |  |  |  |  | 9080000 |  |
| Canada | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |  | 8270000 |  | 320000 |  |  |  |  | 8590000 |  |
| Canada | County of St. Paul No. 19 |  | 5300000 |  | 1970000 |  |  |  |  | 7270000 |  |
| Canada | Yellowhead County |  | 6990000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6990000 |  |
| Canada | Saddle Hills County |  | 6860000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6860000 |  |
| Canada | Northern Sunrise County |  | 6420000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6420000 |  |
| Canada | Municipal District of Taber No. 14 |  | 5020000 |  | 820000 |  |  |  |  | 5840000 |  |
| Canada | County of Vermilion River No. 24 |  | 5020000 | 100000 | 150000 |  |  |  |  | 5270000 |  |
| Canada | County of Newell No. 4 |  | 3740000 |  | 10000 |  |  |  |  | 3750000 |  |
| Canada | Northern Rockies Regional Municipality |  | 3280000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3280000 |  |
| Canada | Clear Hills County |  | 3240000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3240000 |  |
| Canada | District Municipality of Tumbler Ridge |  | 3200000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3200000 |  |

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| Canada | Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 | 2860000 |  | 2860000 |
| Canada | Clearwater County | 2710000 |  | 2710000 |
| Canada | Big Lakes County | 2690000 |  | 2690000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Senlac No. 411 | 2630000 |  | 2630000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Enterprise No. 142 | 2210000 |  | 2210000 |
| Canada | Cypress County | 2050000 | 20000 | 2070000 |
| Canada | Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 | 1730000 |  | 1730000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Big Stick No. 141 | 1700000 |  | 1700000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Wilton No. 472 | 1620000 |  | 1620000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Fox Valley No. 171 | 1480000 |  | 1480000 |
| Canada | Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26 | 1460000 | 10000 | 1470000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 | 1450000 |  | 1450000 |
| Canada | Municipal District of Starland County | 1420000 | 20000 | 1440000 |
| Canada | County of Northern Lights | 1410000 |  | 1410000 |
| Canada | Birch Hills County | 1390000 |  | 1390000 |
| Canada | Two Hills County | 1270000 |  | 1270000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Britannia No. 502 | 1230000 |  | 1230000 |
| Canada | Smoky Lake County No. 13 | 1180000 | 10000 | 1190000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Browning No. 34 | 1180000 |  | 1180000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471 | 1120000 | 40000 | 1160000 |
| Canada | Vulcan County | 1090000 | 30000 | 1120000 |
| Canada | Stettler County No. 6 | 980000 |  | 980000 |
| Canada | County of Warner No. 5 | 950000 |  | 950000 |
| Canada | Ponoka County | 880000 |  | 880000 |
| Canada | Municipality of Two Borders | 830000 |  | 830000 |
| Canada | County of Athabasca No. 12 | 810000 |  | 810000 |
| Canada | Wheatland County | 750000 |  | 750000 |
| Canada | Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 | 720000 |  | 720000 |
| Canada | Red Deer County | 670000 |  | 670000 |
| Canada | Wetaskiwin County No. 10 | 580000 |  | 580000 |
| Canada | Kneehill County | 550000 |  | 550000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 | 540000 |  | 540000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 | 530000 |  | 530000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Piapot No. 110 | 440000 |  | 440000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Eye Hill No. 382 | 410000 |  | 410000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Happyland No. 231 | 370000 |  | 370000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 | 350000 |  | 350000 |
| Canada | District of Chetwynd | 330000 |  | 330000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Moose Creek No. 33 | 310000 |  | 310000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Milton No. 292 | 290000 |  | 290000 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Canada | County of Forty Mile No. 8 | 280000 |  |  | 280000 |
| Canada | Woodlands County | 260000 |  |  | 260000 |
| Canada | District of Hudson's Hope | 260000 |  |  | 260000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Clinworth No. 230 | 250000 |  |  | 250000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Maple Creek No. 111 | 230000 |  |  | 230000 |
| Canada | Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 | 220000 |  |  | 220000 |
| Canada | County of Camrose No. 22 | 220000 |  |  | 220000 |
| Canada | Lacombe County | 220000 |  |  | 220000 |
| Canada | County of Paintearth No. 18 | 210000 |  |  | 210000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 | 200000 |  |  | 200000 |
| Canada | Town of Taber | 130000 |  | 70000 | 200000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Hillsdale No. 440 | 190000 |  | 10000 | 200000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Enniskillen No. 3 | 180000 |  | 10000 | 190000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 | 190000 |  |  | 190000 |
| Canada | Leduc County | 180000 |  |  | 180000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Golden West No. 95 | 170000 |  |  | 170000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Coalfields No. 4 | 170000 |  |  | 170000 |
| Canada | Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 | 160000 |  |  | 160000 |
| Canada | Westlock County | 160000 |  |  | 160000 |
| Canada | Town of Drumheller | 160000 |  |  | 160000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Argyle No. 1 | 130000 |  |  | 130000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66 | 120000 |  |  | 120000 |
| Canada | Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32 | 120000 |  |  | 120000 |
| Canada | County of Lethbridge No. 26 | 110000 |  |  | 110000 |
| Canada | County of Flagstaff No. 29 | 100000 |  |  | 100000 |
| Canada | County of Lac Ste. Anne No. 28 | 100000 |  |  | 100000 |
| Canada | Fort McKay First Nation |  |  | 6800000 | 6800000 |
| Canada | Kai Taile Denesoline Trust |  |  | 6000000 | 6000000 |
| Canada | Fort McKay Bare Trust |  |  | 3350000 | 3350000 |
| Canada | Mikisew Cree First Nation |  |  | 3330000 | 3330000 |
| Canada | Fort McMurray Métis Local 1935 |  |  | 2720000 | 2720000 |
| Canada | Cold Lake First Nations |  |  | 2600000 | 2600000 |
| Canada | Fishing Lake Métis Settlement | 640000 | 40000 | 1150000 | 1830000 |
| Canada | Chipewyan Prairie First Nation |  |  | 1680000 | 1680000 |
| Canada | Fort Chipewyan Métis Local 125 |  |  | 1470000 | 1470000 |
| Canada | WhiteFish Lake Indian Reserve No. 128 |  |  | 1440000 | 1440000 |
| Canada | Fort McKay Métis Nation |  |  | 1310000 | 1310000 |
| Canada | Gift Lake Métis Settlement | 410000 |  | 390000 | 800000 |
| Canada | Elizabeth Métis Settlement | 10000 |  | 630000 | 640000 |
| Canada | Conklin Métis Local #193 |  |  | 620000 | 620000 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Canada | Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation |  |  | 600000 | 600000 |  |
| Canada | Kikino Métis Settlement |  | 40000 | 370000 | 410000 |  |
| Canada | Peavine Métis Settlement | 20000 |  | 390000 | 410000 |  |
| Canada | Halfway River First Nation |  |  | 350000 | 350000 |  |
| Canada | Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement |  |  | 280000 | 280000 |  |
| Canada | Frog Lake First Nation |  |  | 280000 | 280000 |  |
| Canada | Saddle Lake Cree Nation | 90000 |  | 120000 | 210000 |  |
| Canada | Kehewin Cree Nation |  |  | 180000 | 180000 |  |
| Canada | Beaver Lake Cree Nation |  |  | 180000 | 180000 |  |
| Canada | Heart Lake First Nation |  |  | 170000 | 170000 |  |
| Canada | Fort McMurray #468 First Nation |  |  | 120000 | 120000 |  |
| Canada | Owl River Métis Local #1949 |  |  | 110000 | 110000 |  |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Government of Côte d'Ivoire |  |  |  | 163520000 | B,C |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Petroci |  |  |  | 24300000 | B,C |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | His Majesty's Government |  |  | 2360000 | 2360000 | B |
| **Additional Notes:** | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. |

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<sup>1</sup>Enter the proper name of the Payee receiving the money (i.e. the municipality of x, the province of y, national government of z).

<sup>2</sup>Optional field.

<sup>3</sup>When payments are made in-kind, the notes field must highlight which payment includes in-kind contributions and the method for calculating the value of the payment.

<sup>4</sup>Any payments made in currencies other than the report currency must be identified. The Reporting Entity may use the Additional notes row or the Notes column to identify any payments that are converted, along with the exchange rate and primary method used for currency conversions.

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| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | | | | | | | |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 2024-01-01 | **To:** | 2024-12-31 |  |  |
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Reporting Entity Name** | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Canadian Natural Resources Limited | **Currency of the Report** | CAD |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMA Identification Number** | E145969 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** | E072724 CNR Hatton Partnership, E814257 Canadian Natural Upgrading Limited, E088016 CNR Montney Partnership |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** |
| **Country** | **Project Name**<sup>1</sup> | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees** | **Production Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **Infrastructure Improvement Payments** | **Total Amount paid by Project** | **Notes**<sup>23</sup> |
| Canada | Northeast British Columbia | 20240000 | 66560000 | 36710000 |  |  |  |  | 123510000 |  |
| Canada | Northwest Alberta | 44710000 | 244400000 | 26800000 |  | 2450000 |  |  | 318360000 | A |
| Canada | Northern Plains | 142940000 | 2496570000 | 73180000 |  | 48020000 |  |  | 2760710000 | A |
| Canada | Southern Plains and Southeast Saskatchewan | 44750000 | 94740000 | 40350000 |  | 30000 |  |  | 179870000 | A |
| Canada | Oil Sands Mining and Upgrading | 126080000 | 3680400000 | 54970000 |  |  |  |  | 3861450000 |  |
| Canada | Corporate | 1160400000 |  | 280000 |  |  |  |  | 1160680000 |  |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Baobab |  |  |  | 156650000 |  |  |  | 156650000 | B,C |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Espoir |  |  |  | 31170000 |  |  |  | 31170000 | B,C |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | North Sea |  |  | 2360000 |  |  |  |  | 2360000 | B |
| **Additional Notes**<sup>3</sup>**:** | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. | A.Royalties in the amount of $211,630,000 were paid in kind to the Province of Alberta and valued at market prices.<br>B.Non Canadian dollar payments are translated using average exchange rates for the reporting period of 1 GBP = 1.7201 CAD , 1 USD = 1.3838 CAD and 1 CFA = 0.0023 CAD.<br>C.Production entitlement volumes and values are determined according to the related production sharing contracts. |

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<sup>1</sup>Enter the project that the payment is attributed to. Some payments may not be attributable to a specific project, and do not need to be disclosed in the "Payments by Project" table.

<sup>2</sup>Optional field

<sup>3</sup>Any payments made in currencies other than the report currency must be identified. The Reporting Entity may use the "Additional Notes" row or the "Notes" column to identify any payments that are converted, along with the exchange rate and primary method used for currency conversions.

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