June 1, 2017
Via EDGAR
H. Roger Schwall
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness of Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-216782) of SilverBow Resources, Inc. |
Dear Mr. Schwall:
On behalf of SilverBow Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) and pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated to 4:00 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on June 2, 2017, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter. If you need any additional information, please contact James M. Prince of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. at (713) 758-3710.
Very truly yours,
SILVERBOW RESOURCES, INC.
By: /s/ Christopher M. Abundis
Name: Christopher M. Abundis
| Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |