Natural Gas Inventory Report 9-02-10

Working gas in storage was 3,106 Bcf as of Friday, August 27, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 54 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 208 Bcf less than last year at this time and 169 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,937 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 18 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 53 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 83 Bcf above the 5-year average of 873 Bcf after a net injection of 7 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 68 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 6 Bcf. At 3,106 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.