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): April 15, 2009
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 April 16, 2009, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has elected to curtail approximately 400 million cubic feet (mmcf) per day of its gross natural gas production due to continued low wellhead prices. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 15, 2009, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing the date that it will issue its 2009 first quarter financial and operational results. The press release also provided information for accessing the related conference call. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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: April 20, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Document Description | ||
| 99.1* | Press release dated April 16, 2009 announcing curtailment of natural gas production in current low price environment | ||
| 99.2* | Press release dated April 15, 2009 announcing a conference call for the 2009 first quarter Financial and Operational results | ||
* Filed herewith.