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Chesapeake Energy's Major Shale Gas Acquisition
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Chesapeake Energy's $7.4 Billion Merger
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Chesapeake Energy acquires Southwestern Energy for $11.5 billion, creating a shale gas-focused giant and strengthening its position in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The merger aims to form a new entity with a market capitalization of over $17 billion, making Chesapeake the largest natural gas producer in the U.S.
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How might the consolidation wave in the U.S. shale sector impact the global shale gas industry?
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