Chesapeake Energy Corp. is looking to dust off the past and ready for the future, as it integrates a bevy of Lower 48 natural gas-rich assets acquired last year in its quest to accelerate production.

CEO Nick Dell’Osso and his management team shared a microphone on Thursday to discuss year-end results. However, executives are keeping their eye on prospects for their natural gas-weighted portfolio. 

In the beginning of the conference call, Dell’Osso took a minute to comment on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

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