United States securities and exchange commission logo June 13, 2022 Robert Anderson Chief Executive Officer EARTHSTONE ENERGY INC 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Re: EARTHSTONE ENERGY INC Preliminary Information Statement on Schedule 14C Filed May 6, 2022 File No. 001-35049 Dear Mr. Anderson: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Energy & Transportation cc: Reid Godbolt