Chesapeake Sells Again

By Aimee Duffy and Tyler Crowe – May 1, 2013 at 11:59AM

OTC: CHKA.Q

Chesapeake Energy

Chesapeake Energy divests 160,000 acres in the Marcellus Shale.

It is no surprise for investors to see Chesapeake Energy (CHKA.Q) in the news for yet another asset sale. This time the company is selling 162,000 net acres in the Marcellus Shale to Southwestern Energy (SWN 0.14%) for $93 million. In this video, Fool.com contributor Aimee Duffy take a look at the details of this deal and how it fits into Chesapeake's long-term goal of divesting $4 billion-$7 billion in assets this year.

Motley Fool contributor Aimee Duffy has no position in any stocks mentioned. Motley Fool contributor Tyler Crowe has no position in any stocks mentioned. For more energy information, follow them on Twitter, @TMFDuffy and @TylerCroweFool.

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