Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report 10/24
Summary
Working gas in storage was 3,741 Bcf as of Friday, October 18, 2013, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 87 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 92 Bcf less than last year at this time and 77 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,664 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 80 Bcf below the 5-year average following net injections of 50 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 106 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,139 Bcf after a net injection of 33 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 51 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 4 Bcf. At 3,741 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.