The National Gas Company has pushed back strongly against claims surrounding Nutrien’s shutdown of its Trinidad operations, insisting the decision was driven purely by corporate profit.
In a media statement, NGC said Nutrien was given every opportunity to remain operational but instead attempted to pressure the State for legacy pier user rates and a long-term gas contract.
NGC also rejected assertions that government action caused job losses, placing responsibility squarely on Nutrien’s decision to shut down in October 2025.
The company revealed that under the previous administration, pier user contracts were allowed to lapse, costing the country more than five hundred million dollars, while millions in liabilities owed by Nutrien were waived.
NGC said it held multiple meetings with the company, offering interim arrangements accepted by all other downstream operators — except Nutrien.
Despite the closure, NGC confirmed the gas has been successfully reallocated, delivering significant financial benefits to the country.