Natural Gas Inventory Report 04-14-11

Working gas in storage was 1,607 Bcf as of Friday, April 8, 2011, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 28 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 137 Bcf less than last year at this time and 10 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,597 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 90 Bcf below the 5-year average following net injections of 7 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 126 Bcf above the 5-year average of 637 Bcf after a net injection of 21 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 26 Bcf below the 5-year average after no net change. At 1,607 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.