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Oil and Natural Gas Properties (Details) (Linn Energy, LLC [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Linn Energy, LLC [Member]
     
Proved properties:      
Leasehold acquisition $ 8,464,014 $ 8,603,888  
Development 2,707,884 2,553,127  
Unproved properties 374,202 454,315  
Oil and natural gas properties (successful efforts method) 11,546,100 11,611,330 7,835,650
Less accumulated depletion and amortization (2,174,273) (2,025,656) (1,033,617)
Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method, net $ 9,371,827 $ 9,585,674 $ 6,802,033