EX-23.1 5 chk-ex_231x20161231x10k.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERD PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit
 
Exhibit 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
 
 
 
 
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-109162, 333-126191, 333-135949, 333-143990, 333-151762, 333-160350, 333-171468, 333-178067, 333-187018, 333-189651, 333-192175 and 333-196977) of Chesapeake Energy Corporation of our report dated March 3, 2017 relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
 
 
 
 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 
 
March 3, 2017