Exhibit 16.1

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October 4, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read Carbon Energy Corporation’s statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2018, and we agree with such statements concerning our firm.

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