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Teekay LNG Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results and Provides 2007 Guidance.


Highlights

* Declared a cash distribution of $16.5 million, or $0.4625 per unit, for the fourth quarter

* Generated $17.6 million in distributable cash flow, up 12% from $15.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2005

* Quarterly cash distributions estimated to increase by 15% to $0.53 per unit commencing in the second quarter of 2007

* Announced accretive acquisition Accretive Acquisition

An acquisition that will increase the acquiring company's EPS.

Notes:
As they are expected to increase the acquiring company's future earnings, these acquisitions tend to be favorable for the company's market price.
 of four LPG LPG: see liquefied petroleum gas.

1. LPG - Linguaggio Procedure Grafiche (Italian for "Graphical Procedures Language"). dott. Gabriele Selmi. Roughly a cross between Fortran and APL, with graphical-oriented extensions and several peculiarities.
 carriers and associated long-term, fixed-rate contracts

* Second RasGas II LNG carrier LNG carrier is a ship designed for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). As the LNG market is growing rapidly also the fleet of LNG carriers is in a tremendous growth at the moment.  commenced 20-year fixed-rate time charter in January 2007

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Teekay LNG LNG (liquefied natural gas): see under natural gas.  Partners L.P. (Teekay LNG or the Partnership) (NYSE NYSE

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) today reported a net loss of $7.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, compared to net income of $12.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. The results for the fourth quarters of 2006 and 2005 included a foreign currency translation loss of $15.1 million and a gain of $5.2 million, respectively, relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 long-term debt Long-Term Debt

Loans and financial obligations lasting over one year.

Notes:
For example debts obligations such as bonds and notes which have maturities greater than one year would be considered long-term debt.
 denominated in Euros.

During the three months ended December 31, 2006, the Partnership generated $17.6 million of distributable cash flow(1), compared to $18.6 million for the third quarter of 2006, and $15.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2005. On February 1, 2007, Teekay GP L.L.C., (Teekay G.P.) the general partner of Teekay LNG, declared a cash distribution of $0.4625 per unit for the fourth quarter of 2006, representing a total cash distribution of $16.5 million. The cash distribution was paid on February 14, 2007 to all unitholders of record on February 9, 2007.

Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $9.6 million, compared to net income of $79.5 million in the previous year. The results for the year ended December 31, 2006 included a foreign currency translation loss of $39.5 million relating to long-term debt denominated in Euros. The results for the year ended December 31, 2005 included a foreign currency translation gain of $81.8 million relating to the Euro-denominated debt and $15.3 million in losses relating to the write-down of capitalized loan costs due to the prepayment of debt and the termination of interest rate swaps Interest Rate Swap

A deal between banks or companies where borrowers switch floating-rate loans for fixed rate loans in another country. These can be either the same or different currencies.
 prior to the Partnership's initial public offering in May 2005.

The Partnership's Euro-denominated revenues currently approximate its Euro-denominated expenses and debt service costs. As a result, the Partnership currently is not exposed materially to foreign currency fluctuations. However, for accounting purposes, the Partnership is required to revalue all foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities Monetary assets and liabilities

Assets and liabilities with contractual payoffs.
 based on the prevailing exchange rate at the end of each reporting period. This revaluation Revaluation

A calculated adjustment to a country's official exchange rate relative to a chosen baseline. The baseline can be anything from wage rates to the price of gold to a foreign currency. In a fixed exchange rate regime, only a decision by a country's government (i.e.
 does not affect the Partnership's cash flows or the calculation of distributable cash flow, but results in the recognition of unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses in the income statement, as reflected in the foreign currency translation losses and gains discussed above for the three months and years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

(1) Distributable cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure used by certain investors to measure the financial performance of the Partnership and other master limited partnerships. Please see Appendix A for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP GAAP

See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
 financial measure.

2007 Guidance

The Partnership is updating its 2007 distribution guidance to reflect the delivery of the RasGas II vessels earlier than previously anticipated, and the acquisition of the Dania Spirit in January 2007. Teekay LNG now anticipates raising its quarterly cash distribution by 15% to $0.53 per unit ($2.12 per unit on an annualized annualized

Of or relating to a variable that has been mathematically converted to a yearly rate. Inflation and interest rates are generally annualized since it is on this basis that these two variables are ordinarily stated and compared.
 basis), commencing with the distribution relating to the second quarter of 2007.

Estimates of potential increases in cash distributions to unitholders for 2007 discussed in this press release are based on current estimates of the Partnership's operating results and capital requirements Capital requirements

Financing required for the operation of a business, composed of long-term and working capital plus fixed assets.
. Any increases will be subject to, among other things, actual operating results and capital requirements and will require the approval of Teekay GP L.L.C., the Partnership's general partner.

Operating Results

The following table highlights certain financial information for Teekay LNG's two main segments for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005: the Liquefied Gas segment and the Suezmax segment (Please read the "Teekay LNG Partners' Fleet" section of this release below and Appendix B for further details):
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(A) Cash flow from vessel operations represents income from vessel operations before depreciation and amortization expense and vessel write-downs/(gain) loss on sale of vessels. Cash flow from vessel operations is a non-GAAP financial measure used by certain investors to measure the financial performance of shipping companies. Please see the Partnership's Web site at www.teekaylng.com for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure as used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Liquefied Gas Segment

Cash flow from vessel operations from the Partnership's Liquefied Gas carriers increased to $20.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, compared to $18.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, primarily due to the delivery of the first RasGas II carrier which commenced its fixed-rate charter in mid-November 2006.

Suezmax Segment

Cash flow from vessel operations from the Partnership's Suezmax tankers increased to $13.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, compared to $10.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, primarily due to the acquisition of three Suezmax tankers in November 2005.

Future LNG/LPG Projects Secured

Below is a summary of LNG and LPG newbuildings New Buildings (officially written as Newbuildings) is a large village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the shores of the River Foyle and 5 km (3 mi) south of the city of Derry/Londonderry.  which the Partnership has agreed to acquire:

RasGas II

On October 31, 2006, the Partnership acquired Teekay Shipping Corporation's (Teekay) 70% interest in Teekay Nakilat Corporation (Teekay Nakilat), which owns three 151,700 cubic meter Noun 1. cubic meter - a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
cubic metre, kiloliter, kilolitre

metric capacity unit - a capacity unit defined in metric terms
 LNG newbuilding carriers that are subject to capital leases. The first two vessels delivered on October 31, 2006 and January 2, 2007, respectively, and the third newbuilding is scheduled to deliver in late February of 2007. The vessels will provide transportation services under 20-year, fixed-rate time charters, with inflation adjustments, to Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas liquefied natural gas: see under natural gas.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG)

A product of natural gas which consists primarily of methane. Its properties are those of liquid methane, slightly modified by minor constituents.
 Co. Limited (II) (RasGas II), a joint venture company between a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation and Qatar Petroleum Qatar Petroleum (QP) is a state owned petroleum company in Qatar. The company operates all oil and gas activities in Qatar, including exploration, production, refining, transport, and storage. . Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) (QGTC) owns the remaining 30% interest in Teekay Nakilat.

RasGas 3

The Partnership has agreed to acquire Teekay's 40% interest in four 217,000 cubic meter LNG newbuilding carriers scheduled to deliver during the second quarter of 2008. Upon their deliveries, the vessels will provide transportation services to Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Limited (3) (RasGas 3), a joint venture company between a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation and Qatar Petroleum, at fixed rates, with inflation adjustments, for a period of 25 years, with options exercisable by RasGas 3 to extend up to a total of 35 years. QGTC will own the remaining 60% interest.

Skaugen / Dania Spirit LPG Carriers

On December 6, 2006, the Partnership announced it had agreed to acquire four liquefied petroleum gas liquefied petroleum gas or LPG, mixture of gases, chiefly propane and butane, produced commercially from petroleum and stored under pressure to keep it in a liquid state.  (LPG) carriers for a total cost of $106 million. All four vessels are subject to long-term fixed-rate time-charters, which are expected to generate approximately $11.6 million per annum Per annum

Yearly.
 in cash flow from vessel operations once all the vessels have been delivered.

Three of the LPG carriers are currently under construction and will be purchased from IM Skaugen ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and  Group (Skaugen) upon their delivery from the shipyard in early 2008 and mid-2009. Upon their delivery, the vessels will commence service under 15-year fixed-rate time-charters to Skaugen.

The fourth vessel, the 2000-built LPG carrier Dania Spirit, was acquired by the Partnership from Teekay in January 2007. This vessel is currently on a fixed-rate time-charter to Statoil ASA with a remaining contract term of approximately nine years.

Tangguh

The Partnership has agreed to acquire Teekay's 70% interest in two 155,000 cubic meter LNG newbuilding carriers scheduled to deliver during late 2008 and early 2009. Upon their deliveries, the vessels will provide transportation services to The Tangguh Production Sharing Contractors, a consortium led by a subsidiary of BP plc, to service the Tangguh LNG project in Indonesia at fixed rates, with inflation adjustments, for a period of 20 years. An Indonesian joint venture partner will own the remaining 30% interest.

Teekay LNG Partners' Fleet

The following table summarizes Teekay LNG's fleet as of December 31, 2006:
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(1) Represents the 70% interest in two LNG newbuilding carriers relating to the RasGas II LNG project, the 40% interest in four LNG newbuilding carriers relating to the RasGas 3 LNG project, and the 70% interest in two LNG newbuilding carriers relating to the Tangguh LNG project, as described above.

(2) Represents the Dania Spirit (acquired on January 1, 2007) and the three Skaugen LPG carriers currently under construction, as described above.

Liquidity

As of December 31, 2006, the Partnership had total liquidity of $444.5 million, comprising $28.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $415.6 million in undrawn un·draw  
tr.v. un·drew , un·drawn , un·draw·ing, un·draws
To draw to one side, as a curtain.

Adj. 1. undrawn - not represented in a drawing
undelineated - not represented accurately or precisely
 medium-term revolving credit Revolving Credit

A line of credit where the customer pays a commitment fee and is then allowed to use the funds when they are needed. It is usually used for operating purposes, fluctuating each month depending on the customers current cash flow needs.
 facilities.

About Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

Teekay LNG Partners L.P. is a publicly-traded master limited partnership formed by Teekay Shipping Corporation (NYSE: TK) as part of its strategy to expand its operations in the liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping sectors. Teekay LNG Partners L.P. provides LNG, LPG and crude oil marine transportation services under long-term, fixed-rate time charter contracts with major energy and utility companies through its fleet of 13 LNG carriers, four LPG carriers and eight Suezmax class crude oil tankers. As of January 1, 2007, eight of the thirteen LNG carriers and three of the four LPG carriers are newbuildings scheduled for delivery between early-2007 and mid-2009.

Teekay LNG Partners' common units trade on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City.
 under the symbol "TGP".

Earnings Conference Call

The Partnership plans to host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST EST electroshock therapy.

EST
abbr.
electroshock therapy
 on Friday, February 23, 2007, to discuss the Partnership's results and the outlook for its business activities. All unitholders and interested parties are invited to listen to the live conference call and view the Partnership's earnings presentation through the Partnership's Web site at www.teekaylng.com. The Partnership plans to make available a recording of the conference call until midnight March 2, 2007 by dialing (706) 645-9291 or (800) 642-1687, access code 7234390 or via the Partnership's Web site until March 26, 2007.
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(1) Teekay LNG was formed to own and operate the LNG and Suezmax crude oil marine transportation businesses conducted by Teekay Luxembourg S Luxembourg, province, Belgium
Luxembourg, Du. Luxemburg, province (1991 pop. 232,813), 1,706 sq mi (4,419 sq km), SE Belgium, in the Ardennes, bordering on the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in the east and on France in the south.
.a.r.l. (Luxco) and its subsidiaries. Financial results for periods prior to May 10, 2005 (the date of Teekay LNG's initial public offering) are attributable primarily to Luxco, which owns all of the outstanding shares of Teekay Shipping Spain S Spain, Span. España (āspä`nyä), officially Kingdom of Spain, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 40,341,000), 194,884 sq mi (504,750 sq km), including the Balearic and Canary islands, SW Europe. .L. In May 2005, Teekay contributed all of the issued and outstanding shares and notes receivable of Luxco to the Partnership in connection with its initial public offering in May 2005.

(2) For periods prior to May 10, 2005, amounts presented represent the number of units Teekay received in exchange for the net assets Net assets

The difference between total assets on the one hand and current liabilities and noncapitalized long-term liabilities on the other hand.


net assets

See owners' equity.
 it contributed to the Partnership in connection with its initial public offering.
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(1) With the Partnership's agreement, on November 1, 2006, to acquire Teekay Shipping Corporation's 70% and 40% interests in the Tangguh and RasGas 3 projects, respectively, the Partnership is required to consolidate Tangguh and equity account for its investment in RasGas 3 under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
.

(2) Includes 100% of the equity interest in the Tangguh project and the Partnership's 40% equity interest in the RasGas 3 project.
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Description of Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Distributable Cash Flow (DCF DCF

See: Discounted Cash Flows
)

Distributable cash flow represents net income adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense, non-cash expenses Noun 1. non-cash expense - an expense (such as depreciation) that is not paid for in cash
disbursal, disbursement, expense - amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
, estimated maintenance capital expenditures, gains and losses on vessel sales, income taxes and foreign exchange related items. Maintenance capital expenditures represent those capital expenditures required to maintain over the long term the operating capacity of or the revenue generated by the Partnership's capital assets capital assets n. equipment, property, and funds owned by a business. (See: capital, capital account) . Distributable cash flow is a quantitative standard used in the publicly-traded partnership investment community to assist in evaluating a partnership's ability to make quarterly cash distributions. Distributable cash flow is not required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other indicator of the Partnership's performance required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The table below reconciles distributable cash flow to net income.
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(1) Net voyage revenues represents voyage revenues less voyage expenses, which comprise all expenses relating to certain voyages, including bunker fuel expenses, port fees, canal tolls and brokerage commissions. Net voyage revenues is a non-GAAP financial measure used by certain investors to measure the financial performance of shipping companies. Please see the Partnership's Web site at www.teekaylng.com for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure as used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflect management's current views with respect to certain future events and performance, including statements regarding: the Partnership's estimated financial results for 2007 and corresponding potential increases in cash distributions to unitholders; the Partnership's future growth prospects; the timing of the commencement of the RasGas II, RasGas 3, and Tangguh LNG projects; the timing of LNG and LPG newbuilding deliveries; and the Partnership's exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, particularly in Euros. The following factors are among those that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, and that should be considered in evaluating any such statement: failure of Teekay GP L.L.C. to authorize increased cash distributions to unitholders; the unit price of equity offerings to finance acquisitions, changes in production of LNG or LPG, either generally or in particular regions; less than anticipated revenues or higher than anticipated costs or capital requirements; changes in trading patterns Trading pattern

Long-range direction of a security or commodity futures price, charted by drawing one line connecting the highest prices the security has reached and another line connecting the lowest prices at which the security has traded over the same period.
 significantly affecting overall vessel tonnage requirements; changes in applicable industry laws and regulations and the timing of implementation of new laws New Laws: see Las Casas, Bartolomé de.  and regulations; the potential for early termination of long-term contracts and inability of the Partnership to renew or replace long-term contracts; LNG and LPG project delays, shipyard production delays; the Partnership's ability to raise financing to purchase additional vessels or to pursue LNG or LPG projects; changes to the amount or proportion of revenues, expenses, or debt service costs denominated in foreign currencies; and other factors discussed in Teekay LNG's filings from time to time with the SEC, including its Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The Partnership expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Partnership's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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