diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 9284ff63..6f992c8b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,3 +1,14 @@
+v1.6.16 Aug 27, 2024
+=====================
+
+* Add nginx 1.27.1, remove nginx 1.27.0
+  for stack(s) cflinuxfs3, cflinuxfs4
+
+* Remove dependency credential test (#435)
+
+* Update libbuildpack
+
+
 v1.6.15 Jun 27, 2024
 =====================
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index 3b98ba64..ff1bb9e1 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.6.15
\ No newline at end of file
+1.6.16
\ No newline at end of file