Exhibit 23.1
KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants 2700 205 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 4B9 | Telephone Telefax Internet | (403) 691-8000 (403) 691-8008 www.kpmg.ca |
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
TransAtlantic Petroleum Corporation:
We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus. Our report refers to a change in accounting for oil and gas exploration and development activities from full cost to the successful efforts method.
Chartered Accountants
Calgary, Canada
September 24, 2009
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