Natural Gas Inventory Report 06-16-11

Working gas in storage was 2,256 Bcf as of Friday, June 10, 2011, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 69 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 275 Bcf less than last year at this time and 76 Bcf below the 5-year average of 2,332 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 133 Bcf below the 5-year average following net injections of 48 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 109 Bcf above the 5-year average of 835 Bcf after a net injection of 6 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 52 Bcf below the 5-year average after a net addition of 15 Bcf. At 2,256 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.