Samson Energy Company, LLC is a privately held oil and gas exploration and production firm specializing in deepwater drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Founded by Stacy Schusterman, daughter of Charles and Lynn Schusterman, following the 2011 sale of the family-owned Samson Resources to private equity firms Global Infrastructure Partners and KKR for approximately $7.2 billion. The company was established to pursue high-risk, high-reward deepwater projects, building on the expertise from Samson Resources, which had been a major player in onshore and offshore production. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stacy Schusterman serves as the owner and president, maintaining a low public profile while directing operations. The firm focuses on acquiring leases and developing prospects in the Gulf of Mexico shelf and deepwater areas, participating in joint ventures and bidding for federal leases, and emphasizing technological advancements in drilling and subsea completions. It maintains professional ties to family philanthropic entities like the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies.