GLOBAL nitrogen and agro chemicals producer Nutrien has fully shut down its Trinidad operations with 600 workers being sent home, following a collapse in last-minute negotiations with the National Energy Corporation of TT (National Energy) over port and pier facility fees.

National Energy claimed its clients, including Nutrien, had been paying fees which were grossly below market value for decades.

National Energy is responsible for the Savonetta Piers, the Ports of Galeota and Brighton and specialised tugs and workboats.