Nutrien shuts down Trinidad nitrogen operations amid gas supply and port access issues

Nutrien has begun a controlled shutdown of its nitrogen operations in Trinidad, citing port access restrictions and a lack of reliable natural gas supply that have made production at the Point Lisas facility uneconomic.

The shutdown, effective October 23, follows months of constrained operations caused by limited access to natural gas and logistical bottlenecks linked to restrictions imposed by Trinidad and Tobago’s National Energy Corporation (NEC). Nutrien said the reduced output has weighed on the facility’s free cash flow contribution “over an extended period.”

The company’s Trinidad operations typically produce about 85,000 tonnes of ammonia and 55,000 tonnes of urea per month. Despite the suspension, Nutrien expects to remain within its 2025 nitrogen sales volume guidance of 10.7 to 11.2 million tonnes, supported by the continued strong performance of its North American plants.

Nutrien said it will continue to engage with local stakeholders and evaluate options for the future of its Trinidad operations, which have faced recurring challenges related to feedstock supply in recent years.

Headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, Nutrien is one of the world’s largest producers of crop inputs, including potash, nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers, and operates an extensive retail and distribution network serving global agricultural markets.