My two leases executed in February 2011 with DPS Penn have expired without communication from them or Chesapeake Energy.  I want to clear title to this property by having lease releases filed at the Jefferson County Recorders Office.

I called  (1-877-245-1427)  and spoke with Benjamin,  a Customer Service Rep at Chesapeake, who was very polite and most helpful.  He was able to access my expired lease information on his computer and advised me they were not renewing in the Wells Township, Jefferson County, OH area.  He did state they are renewing on a selective basis in other areas, but did not elaborate.  He provided the name and address for me to send my formal request for a Jefferson County Lease Release and gave me my lease numbers as they appear on their records:

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

Attn: Mr. Arthur Zwierlein

PO Box 18496

Oklahoma City, OK 73154

My Certified Mailing with Signature Return Request went out that morning.  Upon receipt of the releases, I shall have them recorded in the Jefferson County Recorders Office clearing the title for the next event.....and yes, no doubt someone will come knocking when things normalize sometime in the future.  Life is good.