EXHIBIT A

AGREEMENT REGARDING JOINT FILING

OF STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 13D OR 13G

The undersigned agree to file jointly with the Securities and Exchange Commission any and all statements on Schedule 13D or Schedule 13G (and any amendments or supplements thereto) required under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with purchases by the undersigned of the common units representing beneficial interests in Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust.

Dated: November 28, 2011	Chesapeake Energy Corporation
	By:	/s/ Jennifer M. Grigsby
	Name:	Jennifer M. Grigsby
	Title:	Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
	Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.
	By:	/s/ Jennifer M. Grigsby
	Name:	Jennifer M. Grigsby
	Title:	Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary