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): January 24, 2011 (January 18, 2011)

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)

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Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 18, 2011, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (“the Company”) issue a press release announcing the date that it will issue its 2010 fourth quarter and full year financial and operational results.  The press release also provided information for accessing the related conference call.  A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

On January 20, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company has been named as one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 best companies to work for in the U.S for the fouth consecutive year.  A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.

 On January 24, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has extended an invitation to Louis A. Simpson to join the Chesapeake Board of Directors.  A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report.

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 24, 2011, the Company announced that its board of directors has extended an invitation to Louis A. Simpson to join the board of directors.  Mr. Simpson has accepted Chesapeake’s invitation and will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Frederick B. Whittemore.

 Mr. Simpson, 74, has enjoyed a long and distinguished business career. Currently, Mr. Simpson is the Chairman of SQ Advisors, LLC in Naples, Florida. Mr. Simpson served as President and Chief Executive Officer, Capital Operations, of GEICO Corporation (a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation) from May 1993 until his retirement on December 31, 2010. From 1985 to 1993, he served as Vice Chairman of the board of GEICO. Mr. Simpson joined GEICO in September 1979 as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Prior to joining GEICO, Mr. Simpson was President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Asset Management, a subsidiary of the Los Angeles, California-based Western Banco rporation. Previously, he was a partner at Stein Roe and Farnham, a Chicago, Illinois investment firm, and an instructor of economics at Princeton University.

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:           January 24, 2011

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Document Description
99.1	Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated January 18, 2011 – 2010 fourth quarter and full year operational and financial results release date
99.2	Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated January 20, 2011 – FORTUNE 100
99.3	Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated January 24, 2011 – Louis A. Simpson to join board of directors

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 18, 2011

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2010 FOURTH QUARTER

AND FULL YEAR OPERATIONAL UPDATE AND FINANCIAL RESULTS

RELEASE DATE AND CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, January 18, 2011 – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) has scheduled its 2010 fourth quarter and full year operational update and financial results to be released after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

The company has also scheduled a conference call to discuss the release for Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11:00 am EST.  The telephone number to access the conference call is 913-981-5549 or toll-free 888-211-7383.  The passcode for the call is 6147630.  We encourage those who would like to participate in the call to place calls between 10:50 and 11:00 am EST.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for audio playback at 3:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 and will run through midnight Wednesday, March 9, 2011.  The number to access the conference call replay is 719-457-0820 or toll-free 888-203-1112.  The passcode for the replay is 6147630.

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 will be available on our 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, Tonkawa, Cleveland, Mississippian, Wolfcamp, Bone Spring, Avalon and Niobrara 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 where Chesapeake routinely posts announcements, updates, events, investor information and presentations and all recent press releases.

INVESTOR CONTACTS:		MEDIA CONTACTS:	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

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 20, 2011

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION NAMED TO FORTUNE LIST OF “100 BEST

COMPANIES TO WORK FOR” IN THE U.S. FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JANUARY 20, 2011 – FORTUNE announced today that Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year.  Chesapeake’s rank this year is #32, up from #34 a year ago and #73 in 2009.  The full list and related stories will appear in the February 7 issue of FORTUNE and is now available at http://www.fortune.com/BestCompanies.

Aubrey K. McClendon, Chesapeake’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are honored and excited to have been selected again this year as one of America’s 100 best places to work.  We have long recognized that our employees are our most valuable asset and we continue to look for innovative ways to enhance their professional and personal experience at our company.  Chesapeake’s unique corporate culture of achievement and innovation, along with cutting-edge benefits, have enabled us to attract and retain what we believe is the best talent in the industry.”

Martha A. Burger, Chesapeake’s Senior Vice President – Human & Corporate Resources, added, “We are proud to be named to this prestigious list for the fourth consecutive year.  In the past 20 years, we have been able to build a team of 10,000 very skilled individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and locations nationwide.  Our consistent ranking as one of America’s best places to work is a true reflection of the commitment of our diverse work force and the unique benefits and culture we provide.”

Some of Chesapeake’s unique employee benefits include three on-site restaurants, an on-site medical center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a $1,500 cash incentive to employees who practice healthy lifestyles, free weight loss programs, a 2.25-acre sustainable employee garden and much more.

Chesapeake has experienced a 10% full-time job growth rate throughout the past year and is actively hiring in every facet of its business.  The company currently has more than 500 open positions, descriptions of which can be found at www.chk.com/careers.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONTACTS:	MEDIA CONTACTS:	CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Kelly Lawson	Sondra Allen	6100 North Western Avenue
(405) 935-3643	(405) 935-7538	P.O. Box 18496
kelly.lawson@chk.com	sondra.allen@chk.com	Oklahoma City, OK 73154

To pick the 100 Best Companies to Work For, FORTUNE partners with the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America.  Three hundred eleven companies participated in this year's survey.  Two-thirds of a company's score is based on the results of the Institute's Trust Index survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company.  The survey asks questions related to their attitudes about management's credibility, job satisfaction, and camaraderie.  The other third of the scoring is based on the company's responses to the Institute's Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about pay and benefit programs and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, internal communications, training, recognition programs and d iversity efforts.  Any company that is at least seven years old with more than 1,000 U.S. employees is eligible.  The deadline for applying for next year's list is June 15, 2011. For an online nomination form, go to www.greatplacetowork.com.

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, Tonkawa, Cleveland, Mississippian, Wolfcamp, Bone Spring, Avalon and Niobrara 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 where Chesapeake routinely posts announcements, updates, events, investor information and presentations and all recent press releases.

EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 24, 2011

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES

LOUIS A. SIMPSON TO JOIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JANUARY 24, 2011 – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) today announced that its board of directors has extended an invitation to Louis A. Simpson to join the Chesapeake Board of Directors.  Mr. Simpson has accepted Chesapeake’s invitation and will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Frederick B. Whittemore, the final nonexecutive member of Chesapeake’s 1992 founding board of directors, at the annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 10, 2011 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mr. Simpson, 74, has enjoyed a long and distinguished business career.  Currently, Mr. Simpson is the Chairman of SQ Advisors, LLC in Naples, Florida.  Mr. Simpson served as President and Chief Executive Officer, Capital Operations, of GEICO Corporation (a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation) from May 1993 until his retirement on December 31, 2010. From 1985 to 1993, he served as Vice Chairman of the board of GEICO.  Mr. Simpson joined GEICO in September 1979 as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.  Prior to joining GEICO, Mr. Simpson was President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Asset Management, a subsidiary of the Los Angeles, California-based Western Bancorporation.  Previously, he was a partner at Stein Roe and Farnham, a Chicago, Illinois investment firm, and an instructor of economics at Princeton University.

Mr. Simpson is a Director of Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE:SAIC), VeriSign Corporation (NASDAQ:VRSN), and Princeton University Investment Company.  He is a trustee emeritus of the Urban Institute based in Washington, D.C., a life trustee of the Museum of Science and Industry based in Chicago, Illinois, a life trustee of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and a director of the Economic Club of Chicago, Illinois.

Mr. Simpson has served as a Director of a number of public companies including AT&T, Comcast, HNC Software, MediaOne, Potomac Electric Power, ResMed, Salomon Inc., Thompson BPE, Magma Power, U.S. West and Western Asset Funds.  The Outstanding Directors Exchange named him an Outstanding Director in 2006.  Mr. Simpson obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and his master’s degree in economics from Princeton University.

Aubrey K.  McClendon said of Mr. Simpson’s intention to join Chesapeake’s Board of Directors, “In recent conversations with our largest shareholder, Southeastern Asset Management of Memphis, Tennessee, Lou’s name surfaced as a potential addition to our Board upon Fred Whittemore’s retirement this coming June.  I had met Lou previously and now our Board has met him as well and we are extremely honored to have Lou accept the invitation to join Chesapeake’s board.  I believe his long and distinguished experience as one of our nation’s most accomplished investors will be of substantial benefit to Chesapeake, our board and our shareholders.  Lou not only offers a unique blend of professional experiences, accomplis hments and skills that will help Chesapeake to continue building very significant intrinsic value per share, but also he and his family are already significant shareholders.”

INVESTOR CONTACTS:		MEDIA CONTACTS:	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

 

Aubrey K. McClendon, the company’s Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is the only member of management on the board.  Other board members are: Richard K. Davidson of Bonita Springs, Florida; Kathleen M Eisbrenner of Houston, Texas; 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, N.Y., all of whom are independent under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange.

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, Tonkawa, Cleveland, Mississippian, Wolfcamp, Bone Spring, Avalon and Niobrara 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 where Chesapeake routinely posts announcements, updates, events, investor information and presentations and all recent press releases.