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Linn Energy Announces the Appointment of Mark E. Ellis as President

December 13, 2007

Linn Energy, LLC announces that Mark E. Ellis has been appointed as President and will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer. As President, Mr. Ellis succeeds Michael C. Linn who will continue to hold the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"For over 28 years, Mark Ellis has devoted his career to the North American oil and gas industry," said Mr. Linn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Linn Energy. "He is a dynamic and perceptive leader."

Mr. Ellis joined Linn Energy in 2006 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and has played a key role in guiding the Company's development. Prior to joining Linn Energy, Mr. Ellis was President of the Lower 48 for ConocoPhillips. Previously he served as Senior Vice President of North American Production for Burlington Resources and President of Burlington Resources Canada Ltd.