UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO SECTION 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2024

Commission File Number: 001-41870

Diversified Energy Company plc

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1600 Corporate Drive

Birmingham, Alabama 35242

Tel: +1 205 408 0909

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release dated August 16, 2024

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

						Diversified Energy Company plc
August 16, 2024						By:			/s/ Bradley G. Gray
Date									Bradley G. Gray
									President & Chief Financial Officer