Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.

29 East Reno Ave., Suite 500

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: 405.415.8699

www.rileypermian.com

May 23, 2024

VIA EDGAR

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

Office of Energy & Transportation

100 F Street, NE

Washington, D.C. 20549

Attention: Anuja Majmudar

Re:    Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (the “Registrant”)

Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-279327

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-279327), filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on May 10, 2024 (the “Registration Statement”). Pursuant to Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant respectfully requests that the effective date for the Registration Statement be accelerated to May 27, 2024 at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time or as soon thereafter as practicable.

Once the Registration Statement has been declared effective, please orally confirm that event with our counsel, Amy Curtis at Holland & Knight LLP, at 214-969-1763.

We understand that the staff of the Commission will consider this request as confirmation by the Registrant that it is aware of its responsibilities under the federal securities laws as they relate to the issuance of the securities covered by the Registration Statement. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please contact Amy Curtis of Holland & Knight LLP at the number set forth above.

Sincerely,

Riley Permian Exploration, Inc.

By:	/s/ Philip Riley
	Philip Riley
	Chief Financial Officer

cc:    Beth di Santo, Esq., di Santo Law PLLC

Amy R. Curtis, Holland & Knight LLP