Natural Gas Inventory Report 8-12-10

Working gas in storage was 2,985 Bcf as of Friday, August 06, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 37 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 158 Bcf less than last year at this time and 219 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,766 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 21 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 43 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 111 Bcf above the 5-year average of 859 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 9 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 87 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 3 Bcf. At 2,985 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.