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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001104659-06-001963.txt : 20060112
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20060112194036
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-06-001963
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20060112
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060112
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060112

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			QUANTUM ENERGY PARTNERS II LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001180143

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32720
		FILM NUMBER:		06528052

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		777 WALKER STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2530
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77022
		BUSINESS PHONE:		713-225-4800

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Linn Energy, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001326428
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		IRS NUMBER:				651177591
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1700 NORTH HIGHLAND ROAD, SUITE 100
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15241
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(412) 854-0470

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1700 NORTH HIGHLAND ROAD, SUITE 100
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15241

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Quantum Energy Management II, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001349431
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32720
		FILM NUMBER:		06528051

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		777 WALKER STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2530
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77002
		BUSINESS PHONE:		713-225-4800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		777 WALKER STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2530
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77002

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Quantum Energy Management II, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001349432
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32720
		FILM NUMBER:		06528050

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		777 WALKER STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2530
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77002
		BUSINESS PHONE:		713-225-4800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		777 WALKER STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2530
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77002
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        <issuerName>Linn Energy, LLC</issuerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>777 WALKER STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 2530</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>HOUSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>TX</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>77002</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <rptOwnerZipCode>77002</rptOwnerZipCode>
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                <value>Units representing limited liability company interests</value>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Quantum Energy Partners II, LP owns a membership interest that represents a 91.891% sharing ratio in the distributions of Linn Energy, LLC.  Upon the closing of Linn Energy, LLC's initial public offering, part of Quantum Energy Partners II, LP's membership interest will be redeemed for cash, and the remainder will be exchanged for units representing limited liability company interests.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Quantum Energy Partners II, LP is controlled by its general partner, Quantum Energy Management II, LP, which is controlled by its general partner, Quantum Energy Management II, LLC.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Michael A. Denham, Chief Financial Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2006-01-12</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Michael A. Denham, Chief Financial Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2006-01-12</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

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        <signatureName>Michael A. Denham, Chief Financial Officer</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2006-01-12</signatureDate>
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