EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-3 Nos. 333-166328, 333-171736 and 333-181190 and Form S-8 Nos. 333-52479, 333-35868, 333-112379, 333-35866, 333-111457, 333-118816, 333-127266, 333-134886, 333-160017, 333-175297 and 333-186451) of our reports dated February 22, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Cheniere Energy, Inc. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Cheniere Energy, Inc. and subsidiaries, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas

February 22, 2013