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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports each dated February 28, 2005 relating to the consolidated
financial statements of Teekay Shipping Spain S.L. and the consolidated
financial statements of Teekay Luxembourg S.A.R.L. and our report dated October
28, 2005 relating to the financial statement of Teekay GP L.L.C., in the
Registration Statement (Form F-1 No. 333-xxxxx) and the related Prospectus of
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. for the registration of 4,000,000 common units
representing limited partnership interests.


Vancouver, Canada                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
November 1 2005                                            Chartered Accountants

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