United States securities and exchange commission logo August 12, 2021 Daniel Rice, IV Chief Executive Officer and Director Rice Acquisition Corp. 102 East Main Street, Second Story Carnegie, PA 15106 Re: Rice Acquisition Corp. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed May 14, 2021 001-39644 Dear Mr. Rice, IV: 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 cc: Lanchi Huynh