DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
333. W. SHERIDAN AVE
OKLAHOMA, CITY, OKLAHOMA 73102-5015
TELEPHONE (405) 235-3611
November 17, 2021
VIA EDGAR
Mr. Michael Purcell
Division of Corporation Finance
Office of Energy & Transportation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Devon Energy Corporation |
Registration Statement on Form S-4
File No. 333-260961
Dear Mr. Purcell:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Devon Energy Corporation respectfully requests that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement on Form S-4 be accelerated by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to November 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Please contact Michael Hong of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP at (212) 735-2227 with any questions you may have regarding this request. In addition, please notify Mr. Hong by telephone when this request for acceleration has been granted.
/s/ Alana D. Tetrick |
| Alana D. Tetrick |
Vice President, Corporate Finance and Treasurer Devon Energy Corporation |
cc: Michael J. Hong, Esq.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
