Natural Gas Inventory Report 7-08-10

Working gas in storage was 2,762 Bcf as of Friday, July 2, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 78 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 23 Bcf less than last year at this time and 285 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,477 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 64 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 48 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 128 Bcf above the 5-year average of 834 Bcf after a net injection of 19 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 93 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 11 Bcf. At 2,762 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.