August 15, 2025 John J. Christmann, IV Director and Chief Executive Officer APA Corp 2000 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S., Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77042 Re: APA Corp Registration Statement on Form S-4 Filed August 8, 2025 File No. 333-289400 Dear John J. Christmann IV: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. 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. Please contact Irene Barberena-Meissner at 202-551-6548 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Energy & Transportation cc: Troy Harder, Esq.