8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2010

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Oklahoma	1-13726	73-1395733
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	73118
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(405) 848-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 5, 2010, Kathleen Eisbrenner was appointed to the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the “Company”) effective December 1, 2010.  Ms. Eisbrenner is expected to be appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board.  On October 6, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing her appointment, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

For her service on the Board, Ms. Eisbrenner will receive compensation that is commensurate with that received by the Company’s other non-employee directors, although the annual retainer will be pro rated to reflect her term of service in 2010.  The description of such compensatory arrangements under the caption “2009 Directors’ Compensation” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, filed with the SEC on April 30, 2010, is incorporated by reference herein.  The Company will also enter into a standard indemnity agreement with Ms. Eisbrenner, a form of which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2008 as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s 2007 Annual Report on For m 10-K.  Pursuant to this agreement, subject to the exceptions and limitations provided therein, the Company will indemnify Ms. Eisbrenner for obligations she might incur in her capacity as a director, as authorized by the Company’s restated certificate of incorporation.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Eisbrenner and any other person pursuant to which she was elected as a director.  Ms. Eisbrenner has had no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or series of similar transactions contemplated by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 5, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing that its corporate band “Shaleplay” won first place in FORTUNE magazine’s 10th Annual Battle of the Corporate Bands.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

On October 6, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing the date that it will issue its 2010 third quarter financial and operational results.  The press release also provided information for accessing the related conference call.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits. See "Index to Exhibits" attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference herein.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
By:	/s/ JENNIFER M. GRIGSBY
	Jennifer M. Grigsby
	Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary

Date:           October 6, 2010

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Document Description
99.1	Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated October 6, 2010 – Eisbrenner appointment to the board of directors
99.2	Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated October 5, 2010 – Shaleplay wins FORTUNE battle of the corporate bands
99.3	Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated October 6, 2010 – Third quarter financial and operational results

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 6, 2010

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF

KATHLEEN EISBRENNER TO CHESAPEAKE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, OCTOBER 6, 2010 – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) today announced the appointment of Kathleen Eisbrenner to the Chesapeake Board of Directors effective December 1, 2010, to serve until the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders when she will stand for election by Chesapeake’s shareholders.  Ms. Eisbrenner, 50, currently is engaged in the organization of Next Decade, a new company that will be positioned to create new opportunities in the integrated international liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.

Ms. Eisbrenner has had a long and distinguished business career in the oil and natural gas industry.  Prior to organizing Next Decade, she served as the head of Houston-based Poten & Partners Project Development Group.  Poten & Partners is a global broker and commercial advisor for the energy and ocean transportation industries and a recognized leader in the crude and petroleum products, LNG, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), fuel oil, naphtha and asphalt market sectors.  From 2007 to 2009, Ms. Eisbrenner was Executive Vice President responsible for Royal Dutch Shell plc’s global LNG business.  From 2003 to 2007, she was founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Excelerate Energy, a global importer and marketer of LNG.  Ms. Eisbrenner also previously served in various senior leadership positions with other energy companies in the United States, including El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP).  Ms. Eisbrenner graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1982 with a degree in civil engineering.

Ms. Eisbrenner’s appointment increases the size of Chesapeake’s Board of Directors to nine members.  Management is represented by Aubrey K. McClendon, the company’s co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  Other board members are: Richard K. Davidson of Bonita Springs, Florida; Frank Keating of Washington, D.C.; V. Burns Hargis of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Charles T. Maxwell of Bronxville, New York; Pete Miller of Houston, Texas; Don Nickles of Washington, D.C.; and Frederick B. Whittemore of New York, New York.  Ms. Eisbrenner is expected to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee of the board.

Management Comments

Aubrey K.  McClendon said of Ms. Eisbrenner’s appointment, “We are extremely honored to have Kathleen join Chesapeake’s board.  I believe her experience in the natural gas industry and specifically her expertise in the global LNG business will be of great benefit to Chesapeake, our board and our shareholders.  Kathleen offers a unique blend of professional experiences, accomplishments and skills that will build on Chesapeake’s commitment to have diverse talents and perspectives represented on the board.”

Chesapeake Energy Corporation is the second-largest producer of natural gas and the most active driller of new wells in the U.S.  Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company's operations are focused on discovering and developing unconventional natural gas and oil fields onshore in the U.S.  Chesapeake owns leading positions in the Barnett, Fayetteville, Haynesville, Marcellus and Bossier n atural gas shale plays and in the Eagle Ford, Granite Wash and various other unconventional liquids plays.  The company has also vertically integrated its operations and owns substantial midstream, compression, drilling and oilfield service assets.  Further information is available at www.chk.com.

INVESTOR CONTACTS:		CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Jeffrey L. Mobley, CFA	John J. Kilgallon	6100 North Western Avenue
(405) 767-4763	(405) 935-4441	P.O. Box 18496
jeff.mobley@chk.com	john.kilgallon@chk.com	Oklahoma City, OK 73154

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 5, 2010

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION’S CORPORATE BAND WINS FIRST

PLACE IN FORTUNE BATTLE OF THE CORPORATE BANDS

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, OCTOBER 5, 2010 – Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s (NYSE:CHK) corporate band, Shaleplay, was recognized as the best corporate band in America after bringing home the first place trophy from the 10th Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands competition held last weekend at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.  Katy Igarta, Shaleplay’s lead vocalist and fitness center membership coordinator for Chesapeake, was also named “Best Vocalist” in the individual competition.

The Battle of the Corporate Bands competition benefited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s education programs.  Shaleplay had its first public appearance in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 22, and was one of eight bands selected to compete in the national finals.

Martha Burger, Chesapeake’s Senior Vice President of Human and Corporate Resources, commented, “At Chesapeake, we are always looking for ways to enhance our employees’ work experience and personal growth through our unique culture.  This contest was not only a great opportunity for the members of Shaleplay to display their talent and pursue their passion, but it also gives our employees an opportunity to enjoy their colleagues musical skills and show their support for their fellow employees.”

In order to begin gathering the talent together to submit a demo last March, Burger shared her idea with Greg Singleton, guitarist and a technical director for Chesapeake’s Corporate Communications department.  From there, the band gained keyboard player and guitarist Blayne Cook, bass player Chris Royse and drummer Dan Wright, all with prior band experience.  Cook is a senior applications developer in the IT department, Royse is a field training supervisor in the HR department and Wright is an audio visual technician in the Corporate Communications department.

The band’s name is derived from two words frequently used in the energy exploration industry.  “Shale” is a prevalent type of rock that can be found from the earth’s surface to tens of thousands of feet deep, often containing substantial recoverable volumes of natural gas and oil.  “Play” is industry jargon for a productive or potentially productive area for energy development.

Now that Shaleplay is officially the best corporate band in America, they plan to continue playing together and hope to play in shows around Oklahoma City.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation is the second-largest producer of natural gas and the most active driller of new wells in the U.S.  Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company's operations are focused on discovering and developing unconventional natural gas and oil fields onshore in the U.S.  Chesapeake owns leading positions in the Barnett, Fayetteville, Haynesville, Marcellus and Bossier natural gas shale plays and in t he Eagle Ford, Granite Wash and various other unconventional liquids plays.  The company has also vertically integrated its operations and owns substantial midstream, compression, drilling and oilfield service assets.  Further information is available at www.chk.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:		CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Sondra Allen	Jim Gipson	6100 North Western Avenue
(405) 935-7538	(405) 935-1310	P.O. Box 18496
sondra.allen@chk.com	jim.gipson@chk.com	Oklahoma City, OK 73154

EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 6, 2010

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2010 THIRD QUARTER

OPERATIONAL UPDATE AND FINANCIAL RESULTS RELEASE DATES

AND CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, OCTOBER 6, 2010 – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) has scheduled its 2010 third quarter operational update to be released after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.  Additionally, the company has scheduled its 2010 third quarter financial results to be released after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.

The company has also scheduled a conference call to discuss both releases for Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 9:00 am EDT.  The telephone number to access the conference call is 913-981-5510 or toll-free 888-215-7015.  The passcode for the call is 5815149.  We encourage those who would like to participate in the call to place calls between < /font>8:50 and 9:00 am EDT.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for audio playback at 1:00 pm EDT on Thursday, November 4, 2010 and will run through midnight Thursday, November 18, 2010.  The number to access the conference call replay is 719-457-0820 or toll-free 888-203-1112.  The passcode for the replay is 5815149.

The conference call will also be webcast live on Chesapeake’s website at www.chk.com in the “Events” subsection of the “Investors” section of our website.  The webcast of the conference call will be available on Chesapeake’s website for one year.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation is the second-largest producer of natural gas and the most active driller of new wells in the U.S.  Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company's operations are focused on discovering and developing unconventional natural gas and oil fields onshore in the U.S.  Chesapeake owns leading positions in the Barnett, Fayetteville, Haynesville, Marcellus and Bossier natural gas shale plays and in the Eagle Ford, Granite Wash and various other unconventional liquids plays.  The company has also vertically integrated its operations and owns substantial midstream, compression, drilling and oilfield service assets.  Further information is available at www.chk.com.

INVESTOR CONTACTS:		MEDIA CONTACT:	CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Jeffrey L. Mobley, CFA	John J. Kilgallon	Jim Gipson	6100 North Western Avenue
(405) 767-4763	(405) 935-4441	(405) 935-1310	P.O. Box 18496
jeff.mobley@chk.com	john.kilgallon@chk.com	jim.gipson@chk.com	Oklahoma City, OK 73154