Expand Energy (EXEEZ) files 2024 resource extraction payment disclosure after Southwestern merger

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Expand Energy Corporation, formerly Chesapeake Energy Corporation, filed a specialized disclosure report covering its activities as a resource extraction issuer for the year ended December 31, 2024. The company completed its previously announced merger with Southwestern Energy Company on October 1, 2024, after which it adopted the Expand Energy name.

Expand Energy describes itself as the largest independent natural gas producer in the U.S. based on net daily production, with operations focused on the Haynesville and Bossier Shales in Louisiana and the Marcellus and Utica Shales in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. The company states that during 2024 it made payments to the United States Federal Government to further the commercial development of oil, natural gas or minerals, and that the detailed, transaction-level payment information required for resource extraction issuers is provided in Exhibit 2.01 and related XBRL files attached to the report.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM SD

SPECIALIZED DISCLOSURE REPORT

EXPAND ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oklahoma

001-13726

73-1395733

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6100 North Western Avenue,

Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma

73118

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Brittany Raiford, (405) 848-8000

(Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this Form is being submitted, and provide the period to which the information in this Form applies:

☐			Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, __________.
☒						Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Section 1 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure

Item 1.01 Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report

Not applicable

Item 1.02 Exhibit

Not applicable

Section 2 - Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure

Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report

On October 1, 2024, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (“Chesapeake”) completed its previously announced merger with Southwestern Energy Company (the “Southwestern Merger”). After the Southwestern Merger, Chesapeake changed its name to Expand Energy Corporation (“Expand Energy”).

Expand Energy is the largest independent natural gas producer in the U.S., based on net daily production, and is focused on responsibly developing an abundant supply of natural gas, oil and NGL to expand energy access for all. Our operations are located in Louisiana in the Haynesville and Bossier Shales, in Pennsylvania in the Marcellus Shale and in West Virginia and Ohio in the Marcellus and Utica Shales.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, Expand Energy made payments to the United States Federal Government to further the commercial development of oil, natural gas or minerals.

Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers

The specified payment disclosure required by Form SD is included in Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

Section 3 - Exhibits

Item 3.01 Exhibits

The following exhibit is submitted as part of this report:

Exhibit No.						Document Description
2.01						Disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
2.01 INS						XBRL Instance Document.
2.01 SCH						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			EXPAND ENERGY CORPORATION
By:			/s/ BRITTANY RAIFORD
			Brittany Raiford
			Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Date:  September 19, 2025

FAQ

What does Expand Energy Corporation (EXEEZ) report in its latest Form SD?

The company reports specialized disclosure as a resource extraction issuer for the year ended December 31, 2024. It confirms that it made payments to the United States Federal Government related to the commercial development of oil, natural gas or minerals and directs readers to Exhibit 2.01 for detailed payment information.

Is there any conflict minerals disclosure for Expand Energy (EXEEZ) in this filing?

No. The filing states that the Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report is not applicable, and the related exhibit requirement is also noted as not applicable under the conflict minerals section.

What major corporate event involving Expand Energy (EXEEZ) is mentioned?

The report notes that on October 1, 2024, Chesapeake Energy Corporation completed its previously announced merger with Southwestern Energy Company. Following the merger, Chesapeake changed its name to Expand Energy Corporation.

Where are Expand Energy Corporation’s primary operating areas?

The company operates in Louisiana in the Haynesville and Bossier Shales, in Pennsylvania in the Marcellus Shale, and in West Virginia and Ohio in the Marcellus and Utica Shales, focusing on natural gas, oil and NGL development.

How does Expand Energy describe its industry position in this disclosure?

Expand Energy states that it is the largest independent natural gas producer in the U.S. based on net daily production, with a focus on responsibly developing natural gas, oil and NGL to expand energy access.

Where can investors find the detailed payment data required for resource extraction issuers?

The detailed payment data are contained in Exhibit 2.01, titled "Disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024," along with accompanying XBRL instance and schema documents listed in the exhibits section.