Natural Gas Inventory Report 7-22-10

Working gas in storage was 2,891 Bcf as of Friday, July 16, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 51 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 52 Bcf less than last year at this time and 261 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,630 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 37 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 41 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 133 Bcf above the 5-year average of 859 Bcf after a net injection of 6 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 91 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 4 Bcf. At 2,891 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.