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process is saving the company an average of $12 million per year in the 
Marcellus Shale alone. 
Green Frac®
Chesapeake’s Green Frac ® program was launched in October 2009 to 
evaluate the types of additives typically used in the fracking process. As 
an industry-leading program, 
Green Frac is a decisive move 
toward an even greener fluid 
system. By reviewing all of the ingredients typically used in each fracking 
operation, the program identifies additives that can be removed and tests 
alternatives. To date, the company has eliminated 25% of the additives 
used in frack fluids in most of its shale plays.
Green Frac is also establishing simple guidelines for the company 
and its vendors to select fracking ingredients that present minimal risks 
to people and the environment. These guidelines will also be used to  
increase public understanding of the process and its necessity in the  
production of American natural gas.
Employees 
From state-of-the-art training facilities to extensive health and wellness 
programs, Chesapeake provides employees with the skills they need to 
succeed both in the field and at the office while creating a well-rounded 
environment for employees and their families. We are committed to the 
safety and well-being of our employees, contractors and local populations.
We provide initial and refresher safety and environmental train -
ing to our employees and contractors. In addition to classroom and 
hands-on training, we utilize online environmental, health and 
safety training focused on company policy and procedures for top -
ics pertinent to the management of our field assets. The range of 
Learning from the best — Our commitment to creating a safe work environ -
ment continued to grow in 2010 with the founding of the Chesapeake SAFE 
program. Focused on developing safe behaviors, promoting a safety-conscious 
culture and eliminating risk in all operating areas, the program has trained 
more than 4,200 employees and consultants. 
topics covered includes Occupational Safety and Health Administra -
tion (OSHA)-required safety training, such as hazard communica -
tion, personal protective equipment, confined spaces and respiratory  
protection. In addition to operations training, we also provide safe work 
practices, vehicle safety and specialized training for employees and  
contractors who perform specific tasks such as emergency response.  
Specialized environmental training is also provided to address topics  
such as air compliance, waste management and spill prevention.
In 2010 we conducted a total of 2,306 instructor-led training courses 
and 67 web-based training courses on safety and environmental pro -
grams for employees, contractors, vendors and visitors.
To further our training efforts and emphasize the importance 
of creating a safe work environment, the company established the  
Chesapeake SAFE program in July 2010. Through workshop training 
courses, the program focuses on developing safe behaviors, promot -
ing a safety-conscious culture and reducing risk in all operating areas.  
By year-end 2010, more than 4,200 employees and consultants partici -
pated in 121 workshops in 18 cities across the country.
Chesapeake’s commitment to employee health and wellness is also 
evident at our 72,000-square-foot fitness center, which provides Oklahoma 
City headquarters employees and their families with on-site access to 
state-of-the-art health equipment, recreation leagues and group exercise 
classes. For employees who work outside of our headquarters, we subsi-
dize family fitness memberships and recreational entry fees. 
To further promote healthy lifestyles, the company-wide Living Well 
program provides financial incentives for employees who participate in 
regular exercise, education, motivation and intervention. In 2010 more 
than 6,900 employees participated in Chesapeake’s Living Well program 
with more than 70% earning financial awards.