EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Kosmos Energy Ltd. Long Term Incentive Plan of our reports dated February 26, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of Kosmos Energy Ltd., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Kosmos Energy Ltd. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
| /s/ ERNST &YOUNG LLP |
Dallas, Texas
November 15, 2018
