HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/19/12 -- Teekay GP LLC, the general partner of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (Teekay LNG) (NYSE: TGP), has declared a cash distribution of $0.63 per unit for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The cash distribution is payable on February 14, 2012 to all unitholders of record on February 1, 2012.

About Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

Teekay LNG Partners L.P. is a publicly-traded master limited partnership formed by Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK) as part of its strategy to expand its operations in the LNG and LPG shipping sectors. Teekay LNG Partners L.P. provides LNG, LPG and crude oil marine transportation services primarily under long-term, fixed-rate charter contracts with major energy and utility companies through its fleet of 21 LNG carriers (including one LNG regasification unit), five LPG/Multigas carriers and 11 conventional tankers. Teekay LNG Partners' interests in these vessels ranges from 33 to 100 percent. In addition, Teekay LNG Partners, through its joint venture with Marubeni Corporation, has agreed to acquire ownership interests in eight LNG carriers and expects this transaction to close in early 2012.

Teekay LNG Partners' common units trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TGP".

Contacts:
Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
Kent Alekson
Investor Relations Enquiries
+1 (604) 609-6442
www.teekaylng.com

Source: Teekay LNG Partners L.P.