Natural Gas Inventory Report 8-26-10

Working gas in storage was 3,052 Bcf as of Friday, August 20, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 40 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 198 Bcf less than last year at this time and 177 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,875 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 15 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 48 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 84 Bcf above the 5-year average of 865 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 5 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 78 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 3 Bcf. At 3,052 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.