The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) has successfully secured alternative sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) for the food and beverage industry, following the abrupt shutdown of Nutrien, the primary supplier. The announcement, made on October 24, comes in response to widespread concern over potential disruptions to CO2 supplies, which are critical for various domestic and industrial applications. Nutrien’s closure on October 20 had sparked fears of a shortage, particularly affecting Massy Gas Products Trinidad Ltd, the main distributor of CO2 to local manufacturers. NGC has collaborated with key stakeholders, including Proman Group and Plipdeco, to ensure a seamless transition. Proman has committed to supplying the same volume of CO2 previously provided by Nutrien, with no price increases for customers. Engineering pipeline tie-ins are currently being installed, with completion expected by October 27. NGC expressed regret over Nutrien’s indifference to the potential hardships caused by its shutdown but emphasized that the crisis has been averted. Meanwhile, former Energy Minister Stuart Young criticized the government’s handling of the situation, accusing it of aggressive tactics that led to Nutrien’s closure and warning of broader regional impacts on CO2-dependent industries.