WEEKLY NATURAL GAS STORAGE REPORT
Summary
Working gas in storage was 2,611 Bcf as of Friday, July 8, 2011, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 84 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 218 Bcf less than last year at this time and 52 Bcf below the 5-year average of 2,663 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 116 Bcf below the 5-year average following net injections of 59 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 100 Bcf above the 5-year average of 901 Bcf after a net injection of 14 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 36 Bcf below the 5-year average after a net addition of 11 Bcf. At 2,611 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.