BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:    
Cash $ 5,547 $ 6,544
Accounts receivable – related party 289 0
Income taxes receivable 12,434 12,870
Deferred offering costs 450 15
Deferred income taxes 40,583 46,441
Total current assets 59,303 65,870
Noncurrent assets:    
Investment in Linn Energy, LLC 1,211,478 1,302,152
Total noncurrent assets 1,211,478 1,302,152
Total assets 1,270,781 1,368,022
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 317 1,415
Total current liabilities 317 1,415
Noncurrent liabilities:    
Income taxes liability 7,810 7,716
Deferred income taxes 35,851 60,340
Total noncurrent liabilities 43,661 68,056
Shareholders’ equity:    
Voting shares; unlimited shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 1 1
Common shares; unlimited shares authorized, 128,544,174 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 3,868,322 3,868,322
Additional paid-in capital 40,704 39,294
Accumulated deficit (2,682,224) (2,609,066)
Total shareholders' equity 1,226,803 1,298,551
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,270,781 $ 1,368,022