Operating Leases (Tables) (Linn Energy, LLC [Member])

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Linn Energy, LLC [Member]

Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]

Future Minimum Lease Payments

As of December 31, 2012, future minimum lease payments were as follows (in thousands):

2013	$	6,459
2014	6,718
2015	6,660
2016	4,396
2017	4,381
Thereafter	8,761
	$	37,375