Natural Gas Inventory Report 10-07-10

Working gas in storage was 3,499 Bcf as of Friday, October 1, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 85 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 149 Bcf less than last year at this time and 220 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,279 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 36 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 53 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 131 Bcf above the 5-year average of 951 Bcf after a net injection of 32 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 52 Bcf above the 5-year average after no net change. At 3,499 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.