Natural Gas Inventory Report 10-14-10

Working gas in storage was 3,590 Bcf as of Friday, October 8, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 91 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 118 Bcf less than last year at this time and 247 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,343 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 40 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 43 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 156 Bcf above the 5-year average of 968 Bcf after a net injection of 42 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 51 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 6 Bcf. At 3,590 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.