Vital Energy (VTLE) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

EXHIBIT 16.1

June 7, 2022

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Office of the Chief Accountant

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Re: Laredo Petroleum, Inc.

File No. 001-35380

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Laredo Petroleum, Inc. dated June 7, 2022, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP