News: Chesapeake Energy

March 8, 2021

AG Shapiro, Chesapeake Energy Reach Settlement Amid Bankruptcy

TUNKHANNOCK, PA—Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with Chesapeake Energy (Chesapeake), who filed for bankruptcy in June 2020. The settlement provides for better payment of royalties for Pennsylvania landowners with Chesapeake leases going forward; improved protections for landowners through appointment of an Ombudsman to investigate individual claims, OAG compliance and inspection rights, and annual reporting; and $5.3 million in restitution for Pennsylvania landowners with Chesapeake leases.

Statement by Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Commonwealth Court Win against Chesapeake and Anadarko Energy Companies

March 15, 2019

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following statement on today’s ruling by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania:

Attorney General Shapiro Announces Initial Win in Case against Fracking Companies in Northeast PA

December 20, 2017

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a significant step towards economic justice for Pennsylvania landowners in his lawsuit against Chesapeake Energy, Inc. and Anadarko Petroleum Company. Chesapeake Energy is the second largest producer of natural gas in the country.

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