Linn Energy Declares Cash Distribution

PITTSBURGH, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Linn Energy, LLC (Nasdaq: LINE) announced today a cash distribution of $0.32 per unit for all of its outstanding units, which reflects an initial quarterly distribution amount of $0.40 per unit adjusted for the partial period from the Company's closing of the initial public offering on January 19, 2006 through March 31, 2006. The distribution will be payable on May 15, 2006 to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 5, 2006.

ABOUT LINN ENERGY

Linn Energy is an independent natural gas company focused on the development and acquisition of natural gas properties in the Appalachian Basin, primarily in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Virginia. More information about Linn Energy is available on the internet at http://line-energy.com .

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward- looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to statements with respect to future distributions. 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, availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and execute our business plan, prices and demand for natural gas, our ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop our current reserves 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.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Linn Energy, LLC

CONTACT: Kolja Rockov, EVP & CFO of Linn Energy, LLC, 1-412-440-1479
Web site: http://line-energy.com
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