{
  "id": 12161170,
  "title": "Nutrien shuts Trinidad nitrogen operations indefinitely due to gas supply issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/nutrien-shuts-trinidad-nitrogen-operations-indefinitely-due-to-gas",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:50:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/10/05/nutrien-shuts-trinidad-nitrogen-operations-indefinitely-due-to-gas-supply-issues"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nutrien Ltd. has announced the indefinite shutdown of its nitrogen operations in Trinidad at the Point Lisas Facility. The company attributes this decision to persistent natural gas supply issues and uncertainties, following a controlled shutdown on October 23, 2025 due to port access restrictions and an unreliable natural gas supply. Nutrien asserts that this move will not affect its anticipated nitrogen sales volume, as it had previously accounted for the cessation of production at the Trinidad site. The firm remains confident in its ability to meet customer demand for nitrogen and anticipates growth in volumes from its North American operations. Nitrogen is a key component in fertilizer, animal feed, and industrial product manufacturing. This report, originally published by The Canadian Press on October 5, 2026, details the company's strategic response to ongoing supply chain challenges.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Nutrien indefinitely shuts Trinidad nitrogen operations",
    "Gas supply issues and port access restrictions cited",
    "No impact on anticipated nitrogen sales volume"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}