United States securities and exchange commission logo January 17, 2023 Daniel Kimes Chief Executive Officer ROC Energy Acquisition Corp. 16400 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75248 Re: ROC Energy Acquisition Corp. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 Filed March 24, 2022 File No. 001-41103 Dear Daniel Kimes: 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 Real Estate & Construction cc: Lijia Sanchez