LinnCo, LLC Merger (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 Case Jurisdiction
LinnCo, LLC
Merger
Minimum Shares, Percent	33.00%
Number of Shares Issued Upon Merger	1.25
Cash Distributions, Years	3 years
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates	$ 6
Pending Legal Claims, Number	1
Jurisdictions, Number	1
Class A | HoldCo
Merger
Number of Shares Issued Upon Merger	1
Class B | HoldCo
Merger
Number of Shares Issued Upon Merger	1