UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Vine Energy Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

92735P 103

(CUSIP Number)

John G. Finley

Blackstone Inc.

345 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10154

Tel: (212) 583-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

August 10, 2021

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ☐

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

*	The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Vine Investment LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Vine Investment II LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Brix Investment LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Brix Investment II LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Harvest Investment LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Harvest Investment II LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Vine Oil & Gas Holdings LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Capital Partners VI-Q L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Partners Q L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Family Investment Partnership VI-ESC L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Family Investment Partnership ESC L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Family Investment Partnership SMD L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BEP Side-by-Side GP L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Capital Partners VI-Q (Pub) L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Partners Q (Pub) L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS B&H Oil and Gas L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BCP VI SBS Holdings L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Partners II Q L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Partners II.F Q L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Family Investment Partnership II-ESC L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Family Investment Partnership II SMD L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BEP II SBS Holdings L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BTAS Q Holdings L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BCP VI Side-by-Side GP L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Partners II Q (Pub) L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Partners II.F Q (Pub) L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BEP II Side-by-Side GP L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BMA VI L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone EMA L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone EMA II L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Family GP L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Side-by-Side Umbrella Partnership L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Side-by-Side Umbrella GP L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS BTAS Associates L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Holdings III L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Inc.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Blackstone Group Management L.L.C.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

CUSIP No. 92735P 103


1		NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS Stephen A. Schwarzman
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) ☐
6		CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States

This Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) to Schedule 13D relates to the Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), of Vine Energy Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), and amends and supplements the initial statement on Schedule 13D filed on April 2, 2021 (the “Schedule 13D”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Amendment No. 1 shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Schedule 13D.

Item 2. Identity and Background

Item 2 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended by incorporating herein by reference the information set forth on the updated Schedule I attached hereto.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by the following:

On August 10, 2021, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, an Oklahoma corporation (“Acquiror”), Hannibal Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Acquiror (“Merger Sub Inc.”), Hannibal Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Acquiror (“Merger Sub LLC”), Issuer, and Vine Energy Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, (i) Merger Sub Inc. will be merged with and into Issuer (the “First Merger”) and, as a result, the separate existence of Merger Sub Inc. will cease and Issuer will continue its existence under the laws of the State of Delaware as the surviving corporation and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Acquiror (in such capacity, the “Surviving Corporation”) and (ii) immediately after the First Merger, the Surviving Corporation will be merged with and into Merger Sub LLC and, as a result, the separate existence of the Surviving Corporation will cease and Merger Sub LLC will continue its existence under the laws of the State of Delaware as the surviving company and as a wholly owned subsidiary of Acquiror (the “Second Merger” and, together with the First Merger, the “Merger”). The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Merger Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2021 (the “August 11 Form 8-K”).

In connection with the Merger Agreement, on August 10, 2021, the Blackstone Direct Holders entered into a merger support agreement with Acquiror, Merger Sub Inc., Merger Sub LLC, and the Issuer (the “Merger Support Agreement”), pursuant to which the Blackstone Direct Holders have agreed to vote their shares in favor of the matters to be submitted to the Issuer’s stockholders in connection with the Merger, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Support Agreement.

The Merger Support Agreement will terminate upon the earliest to occur of the following: (a) the termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with its terms, (b) the effective time of the Merger, and (c) an amendment to the Merger Agreement without the prior written consent of each stockholder party to the Merger Support Agreement that (i) reduces the Merger Consideration (as defined in the Merger Agreement), on a per share of Class A Common Stock basis, or, (ii) changes the form of consideration payable in the Merger to the holders of Class A Common Stock or (d) the mutual written consent of the parties to the Merger Support Agreement. The foregoing description of the Merger Support Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Merger Support Agreement, which is referenced as Exhibit G to this Schedule 13D.

In connection with the Merger Agreement, on August 10, 2021, parties to the Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2021, by and between the Issuer and certain members of Holdings (the “TRA”) entered into an amendment thereto (the “TRA Amendment”), which provides for the termination of the TRA immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger for no consideration.

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

Items 5(a)-(b) of the Schedule 13D are hereby amended and supplemented by the following:

(a) and (b) Calculations of the percentage of the shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned assumes that there were 41,040,721 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of August 10, 2021, as provided in the Merger Agreement, plus any shares of Class A Common Stock underlying common units of Holdings beneficially owned by a Reporting Person, as applicable.

The aggregate number and percentage of the Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by each Reporting Person and, for each Reporting Person, the number of shares as to which there is sole power to vote or to direct the vote, shared power to vote or to direct the vote, sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition, or shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition are set forth on rows 7 through 11 and row 13 of the cover pages of this Amendment No. 1 and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of Issuer

Item 6 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by the following:

The information in Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits

Item 7 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by the following:


Exhibit G		Merger Support Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the August 11 Form 8-K).

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: August 13, 2021


VINE INVESTMENT LLC



By:		/s/ Wayne Stoltenberg


Name: Wayne Stoltenberg
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



VINE INVESTMENT II LLC



By:		/s/ Wayne Stoltenberg


Name: Wayne Stoltenberg
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



BRIX INVESTMENT LLC



By:		/s/ Wayne Stoltenberg


Name: Wayne Stoltenberg
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


BRIX INVESTMENT II LLC



By:		/s/ Wayne Stoltenberg


Name: Wayne Stoltenberg
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



HARVEST INVESTMENT LLC



By:		/s/ Wayne Stoltenberg


Name: Wayne Stoltenberg
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



HARVEST INVESTMENT II LLC



By:		/s/ Wayne Stoltenberg


Name: Wayne Stoltenberg
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



B&H OIL AND GAS L.L.C.



By:		/s/ Angelo Acconcia


Name: Angelo Acconcia
Title: President



VINE OIL & GAS HOLDINGS LLC



By:		/s/ Angelo Acconcia


Name: Angelo Acconcia
Title: President

BLACKSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS VI-Q L.P.
By: Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C., its general partner
By: BMA VI L.L.C., is sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P. its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director



BLACKSTONE ENERGY PARTNERS Q L.P.
By: Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone EMA L.L.C., is sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director



BLACKSTONE FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP VI-ESC L.P.
By: BCP VI Side-by-Side GP L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ESC L.P.
By: BEP Side-by-Side GP L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP SMD L.P.
By: Blackstone Family GP L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director


BLACKSTONE ENERGY PARTNERS II Q L.P.
By:		Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C., its general partner
By:		Blackstone EMA II L.L.C., its sole member
By:		Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By:		Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By:		Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner

By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY PARTNERS II.F Q L.P.
By: Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone EMA II L.L.C., its sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner

By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP II-ESC L.P.
By: BEP II Side-by-Side GP L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner

By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi
Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director



BLACKSTONE ENERGY FAMILY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP II SMD L.P.
By: Blackstone Family GP L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BEP II SBS HOLDINGS L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Side-by-Side Umbrella Partnership L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Side-by-Side Umbrella GP L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Manager



BCP VI SBS HOLDINGS L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Side-by-Side Umbrella Partnership L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Side-by-Side Umbrella GP L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Manager



BLACKSTONE SIDE-BY-SIDE UMBRELLA PARTNERSHIP L.P.
By: Blackstone Side-by-Side Umbrella GP L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Manager

BLACKSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS VI-Q (PUB) L.P.
By: Blackstone Management Associates VI L.L.C., its general partner
By: BMA VI L.L.C., is sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P. its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY PARTNERS Q (PUB) L.P.


By: Blackstone Energy Management Associates L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone EMA L.L.C., is sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY PARTNERS II Q (PUB) L.P.
By: Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone EMA II L.L.C., is sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY PARTNERS II.F Q (PUB) L.P.
By: Blackstone Energy Management Associates II L.L.C., its general partner
By: Blackstone EMA II L.L.C., is sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES L.L.C.
By: BMA VI L.L.C., is sole member


By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P. its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BMA VI L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P. its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BCP VI SIDE-BY-SIDE GP L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BEP SIDE-BY-SIDE GP L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES L.L.C.
By: Blackstone EMA L.L.C., is sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member


By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE EMA L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE SIDE-BY-SIDE UMBRELLA GP L.L.C.



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Manager

BTAS Q HOLDINGS L.L.C.
By: BTAS Associates L.L.C., its managing member



By:		/s/ Jeffrey C. Iverson


Name: Jeffrey C. Iverson
Title: Managing Director and General Counsel

BTAS ASSOCIATES L.L.C.



By:		/s/ Jeffrey C. Iverson


Name: Jeffrey C. Iverson
Title: Managing Director and General Counsel

BLACKSTONE FAMILY GP L.L.C.



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE ENERGY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES II L.L.C.
By: Blackstone EMA II L.L.C., its sole member


By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE EMA II L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its managing member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BEP II SIDE-BY-SIDE GP L.L.C.
By: Blackstone Holdings III L.P., its sole member
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS III L.P.
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P., its general partner
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS III GP L.P.
By: Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C., its general partner



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director


BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS III GP MANAGEMENT L.L.C.



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE INC.



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

BLACKSTONE GROUP MANAGEMENT L.L.C.



By:		/s/ Tabea Hsi


Name: Tabea Hsi
Title: Senior Managing Director

/s/ Stephen A. Schwarzman

[Vine Energy, Inc. – Schedule 13D]

SCHEDULE I

Executive Officers and Directors of Blackstone Inc.

The name and principal occupation of each director and executive officer of Blackstone Inc. are set forth below. The address for each person listed below is c/o Blackstone Inc., 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154. All executive officers and directors listed are United States citizens other than The Honorable Brian Mulroney, who is a citizen of Canada, and Sir John Antony Hood, who is a citizen of New Zealand.

OFFICERS:


Name		Present Principal Occupation or Employment
Stephen A. Schwarzman		Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blackstone Inc.

Jonathan D. Gray		President, Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Inc.

Hamilton E. James		Executive Vice Chairman of Blackstone Inc.

Michael S. Chae		Chief Financial Officer of Blackstone Inc.

John G. Finley		Chief Legal Officer of Blackstone Inc.

DIRECTORS:


Name		Present Principal Occupation or Employment
Stephen A. Schwarzman		Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blackstone Inc.

Jonathan D. Gray		President, Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Inc.

Hamilton E. James		Executive Vice Chairman of Blackstone Inc.

Kelly A. Ayotte		Former United States Senator from New Hampshire

Joseph P. Baratta		Global Head of Private Equity at Blackstone Inc.

James W. Breyer		Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Breyer Capital

Reginald J. Brown		Partner for the law firm, Kirkland & Ellis

Sir John Antony Hood		Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Robertson Foundation and Former Chair of the Rhodes Trust

Rochelle B. Lazarus		Chairman Emeritus & Former Chief Executive Officer, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide

Jay O. Light		Dean Emeritus, Harvard Business School

The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney		Senior Partner for the Montreal law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

William G. Parrett		Retired CEO and Senior Partner, Deloitte (Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu)

Ruth Porat		Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet Inc. and Google Inc.

Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, none of the individuals listed above beneficially owns any shares of Common Stock.

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH

REPORTING

PERSON

WITH

SOLE VOTING POWER

18,938,346

SHARED VOTING POWER

0

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

18,938,346

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

0

VINE ENERGY INC. SC 13D/A