Linn Energy LLC, Pittsburgh, (Nasdaq: LINE) has closed its acquisition of certain affiliated entities of privately held Houston-based Blacksand Energy LLC in the Los Angeles Basin in California for $291 million. The assets are in the Brea Olinda Field in Orange County and include 270 producing wells. Proved reserves are 31.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (90% oil).
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