United States securities and exchange commission logo May 16, 2024 James Henderson Chief Financial Officer Vitesse Energy, Inc. 9200 E. Mineral Avenue, Suite 200 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Re: Vitesse Energy, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 Filed February 26, 2024 File No. 001-41546 Dear James Henderson: 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