KKR is building on its shale experience. The company is rumored to be in play for Samson, a large U.S. based private exploration and production company. In the Eagle Ford, KKR's dealings continue. The company is reported to have recently sold acreage for $70 million. That's on the back of the $3.5 billion deal KKR and Hilcorp closed with Marathon Oil.

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