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| Texas New York Washington, DC Connecticut Seattle Dubai London | Connie S. Stamets Partner 214.758.1622 Office 214.758.8321 Fax Connie.Stamets@bgllp.com Bracewell & Giuliani LLP 1445 Ross Avenue Suite 3800 Dallas, Texas 75202-2711 |
August 16, 2011
Division of Corporation Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549-7010
Attention: Mr. Sirimal R. Mukerjee
| | Re: | Chesapeake Energy Corporation |
| | Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010 |
Dear Mr. Mukerjee:
As discussed with you by telephone today, I am writing on behalf of Chesapeake Energy Corporation to request additional time to respond to the Staff’s comment letter dated August 2, 2011 regarding the above-referenced filing. Chesapeake intends to file its response on or before Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
Please call me at (214) 758-1622 if you have any questions or would like further information regarding this submission. Thank you for your consideration.
| | | Very truly yours, | |
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| | /s/ | CONNIE S. STAMETS | |
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| | | Connie S. Stamets | |
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| cc: | Domenic J. Dell’Osso, Jr. |
| | Chesapeake Energy Corporation |
