Linn Energy, LLC NASDAQ: LINE IPAA / TIPRO Luncheon January 10, 2007

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Linn Energy, LLC NASDAQ: LINE IPAA / TIPRO Luncheon January 10, 2007

Forward-Looking Statements Statements made by representatives of Linn Energy, LLC during the course of this presentation that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include risks relating to financial performance and results and our indebtedness under our revolving credit facility, availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and execute our business plan, prices and demand for natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids, our ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop our current reserves, our ability to make acquisitions on economically acceptable terms, and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as described in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Linn Energy undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events.

Senior Management Representative Michael C. Linn Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Overview of Linn Energy, LLC Oil and natural gas development and acquisition company Focused on mature producing basins in the United States Long reserve life index  Low risk drilling opportunities Low capex requirements  Further consolidation opportunities Management has significant industry experience Mike Linn current Chairman of IPAA – largest U.S. oil and gas association Management currently owns ~10%; interests aligned with unitholders Company profile (1) Equity market cap $1.8 billion  800+ Bcfe total proved reserves Total debt 0.6 billion  50% natural gas, 30% oil, 20% NGL Enterprise value $2.4 billion  4,500+ producing oil and gas wells  30+ year reserve life index (1) Pro forma for pending Texas and Appalachia acquisitions and equity private placement. Reserve data based on Linn Energy’s December 31, 2005 reserve report and Company estimates of acquired reserves. Equity value as of January 5, 2007 (LINE closing price of $30.26).

Diversified U.S. Operations Appalachia 193.2 Bcfe (December 2005) 99% natural gas 2,441 producing wells 1,037+ drilling locations 29+ year reserve life index NY PA Oklahoma 65.0 Bcfe (August 2006) 85% natural gas 26+ year reserve life index WV VA CA OK California 33.1 MMBoe (August 2006) 90% crude oil 39+ year reserve life index Texas (Pending Acquisition) 55.0 MMBoe (2006E) 55% NGL, 35% natural gas 30+ year reserve life index Corporate Headquarters (Houston, Texas) Recent acquisitions have diversified Linn Energy’s asset base

Appalachian Asset Profile Long-life, low risk reserves Many wells produce over 50 years Low cost of operation 1,037+ total drilling locations (at 6/30/06) 391 PUDs 646+ additional Drilling creates additional locations Opportunity for consolidation Favorable mineral ownership Premium pricing Close to major consuming markets Basis differential ($0.20-$0.60) High Btu gas (6%-10% premium) Extensive operating control Operate 90%+ of wells Gather 90%+ of production

California Asset Profile Brea Olinda Field of Los Angeles Basin Top 20 oil producer in California Long life, low risk reserves Reserve life index of 39+ years Low decline rates of 4% per year Natural gas creates low cost of operation and revenue opportunities Gas converted to electricity powers field Excess power sold for ~$1 million per year Propane sold for ~$1 million per year Favorable pricing ~100% of expected revenues hedged NGLs merged into oil stream to realize $1.75-$2.00 per barrel premium Experienced operating team (20+ years)

Oklahoma Asset Profile Sooner Trend of North Central Oklahoma Operated by Kaiser-Francis Large private oil and gas company 85% natural gas Long life, low risk reserves Reserve life index of 26+ years Low decline rates of 6% per year Significant upside opportunities Accelerated drilling Recompletions and workovers

Drilling and Development Program 2007E Drilling and Development Capital Expenditures (1) Appalachian Wells Drilled 2007E Appalachian Budget Gross wells = 161 Average AFE per well = $255,000 10%-15% growth in producing reserves for 2007E Linn owns two drilling rigs, which enhances availability and costs Represents capital expenditures associated with drilling activities in Appalachia and Oklahoma and production optimization and enhancement projects in California. Does not include expected additional capital expenditures associated with pending Texas and Appalachia acquisitions.

Texas Asset Profile (Pending) 55 MMBoe (over 50% proved developed) 55% NGL, 35% natural gas, 10% crude oil Reserve life index of 30+ years Diversified production (820+ wells) 99% operated Over 25 employees with 20+ years of local operating experience Significant organic growth potential 1,600+ drilling / behind pipe opportunities 99% historical success rate Potential to grow production by 15%-25% NGL revenue hedged for 5 years Substantial portion of NGL revenue hedged with $65 per barrel crude oil puts Operates 9% of wells in map area. Highlighted companies operate 14%. Remaining 77% operated primarily by smaller independents.

Proven Acquisition Track Record Date Seller Location Purch. Price ($mm) Wells May 2003 Emax Oil Company West Virginia $3.2 34 Aug 2003 Lenape Resources, Inc. New York 2.2 61 Sep 2003 Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Pennsylvania 15.8 50 Oct 2003 Waco Oil & Gas Company West Virginia, Virginia 31.5 353 May 2004 Mountain V Oil & Gas, Inc. 12.5 251 Sep 2004 Pentex Energy, Inc. 15.1 447 Apr 2005 Columbia Natural Resources, LLC 4.4 38 Aug 2005 GasSearch Corporation 5.4 130 Oct 2005 Exploration Partners, LLC 111.4 550 Apr 2006 Excel Energy, Inc. 7.5 106 T&F Exploration LP 0.9 13 May 2006 Devonian Gas Production, Inc. 19.1 81 Aug 2006 Blacksand Energy, LLC (1) California 300.7 388 Kaiser-Francis Oil Company (1) Oklahoma 126.3 842 Pending Texas Acquisition (2) Texas 415.0 820 Two Appalachian Acquisitions (2) 39.0 55 Total $1,110.0 4,219 17 acquisitions = 796 Bcfe acquired at average cost of $1.39 per Mcfe 2007 YTD: 3 (pending) acquisitions = 355 Bcfe acquired at $1.28 per Mcfe (1) Purchase prices subject to customary post-closing adjustments. (2) Purchase prices subject to customary pre-closing adjustments.

Proved Reserve Volume (Bcfe) Growth Track Record Proved Reserve Volume (Bcfe) 121% CAGR (1) Reflects Linn Energy’s December 31, 2005 reserve report and Company-estimated reserves acquired in the Excel, T&F, Devonian, Blacksand and Kaiser-Francis transactions. (2) Pro forma for pending Texas and Appalachia acquisitions.

Financial Overview

Attractive Acquisition Margins Despite rising acquisition costs, acquisition margins remain strong (1) Represents weighted average strip price as of the closing date of each acquisition. Source: Citigroup. (2) Reflects natural gas forward strip price on the day of announcement of pending Texas and Appalachia acquisitions (December 13, 2006).

Recent Acquisition Benefits (Texas and Appalachia) Financial highlights of pending acquisitions: $454 million of acquisitions in two geographic regions Expected 10% increase in distributions from an annual rate of $2.08 per unit to $2.28 per unit (effective Q2 2007) Distribution coverage ratios (on all units) expected to increase to: Pre-maintenance capital expenditures: 1.4x (2007E) and 1.7x (2008E) After maintenance capital expenditures: 1.2x (2007E) and 1.5x (2008E) Fully funded – concurrent $360 million equity private placement and increased bank capacity Hedge a significant amount of additional production for 5 years Proved reserves increase 70% from 474 Bcfe to 800+ Bcfe

Advantages of LLC Structure Similar to MLPs Stable cash flow stream Low cost of capital = powerful acquisition financing Tax-advantaged yield Linn Energy, LLC structural advantages Investors share equally in all cash flows – no general partner “double-dipping” Acquisitions are more accretive long-term without IDRs Higher tax shield (90%+ vs. 80% average for MLP group) Fair governance – all unitholders vote (No general partner to control all votes) Management interests aligned with public Up to 100% of total compensation from distributions New asset class (E&P) Organic growth through development drilling Hedging is fully disclosed Long reserve life (30+ years) FIRST MOVER ADVANTAGE

Distribution Growth (2006) MLP Peer Group Distribution Growth (2006) (1) Note: Market data as of January 5, 2007. Source: RBC Capital Markets, Bloomberg. (1) As previously announced, management intends to recommend to the Board of Directors an increase in the annualized distribution to $2.08 per unit for Q4 2006.

Peer Group Total Investor Returns (IPO – December 2006) Total Return Analysis Peer Group Total Investor Returns (IPO – December 2006) Note: Market data as of December 29, 2006 (LINE closing price of $31.95). Source: RBC Capital Markets, Bloomberg. (1) San Juan Basin, Hugoton, Permian Basin, Sabine, Dominion Resources, Cross Timbers, Santa Fe Energy, Williams Coal Seam Gas, Mesa, Torch Energy, LL&E. (2) S&P 400 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Index.

Price Performance vs. Oil and Gas Note: Market data as of December 29, 2006 (LINE closing price of $31.95). Source: RBC Capital Markets, Bloomberg.

Goal = Maintain and Grow Distributions Accretive acquisitions Low risk, low cost drilling Geographic diversification Maintain and grow distributions Oil and gas diversification Active hedging