Natural Gas Inventory Report 11-03-11

Working gas in storage was 3,794 Bcf as of Friday, October 28, 2011, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 78 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 17 Bcf less than last year at this time and 201 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,593 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 39 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 32 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 140 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,080 Bcf after a net injection of 39 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 22 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 7 Bcf. At 3,794 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.