HOUSTON (AP) — Linn Energy is selling several assets for $2.3 billion, with proceeds likely to be used to finance its purchase of some U.S. oil and gas properties from Devon Energy Corp.

Linn Energy said Friday that it signed a deal to sell its entire position in the Granite Wash and Cleveland properties in the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma to affiliates of EnerVest Ltd. for $1.95 billion. It is also selling its Wolfberry positions in the Permian Basin to Fleur de Lis Energy LLC for $350 million.