Natural Gas Inventory Report 8-19-10

Working gas in storage was 3,012 Bcf as of Friday, August 13, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 27 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 185 Bcf less than last year at this time and 196 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,816 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 15 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 40 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 94 Bcf above the 5-year average of 860 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 16 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 86 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 3 Bcf. At 3,012 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.