Thursday, May 31, 2007

Working gas in storage was 2,053 Bcf as of Friday, May 25, 2007, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 107 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 179 Bcf less than last year at this time and 355 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,698 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 123 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 65 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 175 Bcf above the 5-year average of 593 Bcf after a net injection of 28 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 57 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 14 Bcf. At 2,053 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.