Natural Gas Inventory Report 9-30-10

Working gas in storage was 3,414 Bcf as of Friday, September 24, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 74 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 166 Bcf less than last year at this time and 202 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,212 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 22 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 48 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 119 Bcf above the 5-year average of 931 Bcf after a net injection of 21 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 61 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 5 Bcf. At 3,414 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.