Natural Gas Inventory Report 9-09-10

Working gas in storage was 3,164 Bcf as of Friday, September 3, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 58 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 218 Bcf less than last year at this time and 166 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,998 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 5 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 35 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 92 Bcf above the 5-year average of 882 Bcf after a net injection of 18 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 69 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 5 Bcf. At 3,164 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.