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Hess Corporation

HESEnergy· New York, NY, United States
LAYOFFS TRACKED
5
LAST EVENT
Oct 14, 2025
MARKET CAP
$39.50B
EMPLOYEES
1,756

Hess Corporation, an exploration and production company, explores, develops, produces, purchases, transports, and sells crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. The company operates in two segments, Exploration and Production, and Midstream. It conducts production operations primarily in the United States, Guyana, the Malaysia/Thailand Joint Development Area, and Malaysia; and exploration activities principally offshore Guyana, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Suriname and Canada. The company is also involved in gathering, compressing, and processing natural gas; fractionating NGLs; gathering, terminaling, loading, and transporting crude oil and NGL through rail car; and storing and terminaling propane, as well as providing water handling services primarily in the Bakken Shale plays in the Williston Basin area of North Dakota. The company was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Layoff history

EVENTS PER QUARTER · HOVER FOR EMPLOYEE COUNTS

Q4 '23: 2 eventsQ1 '24: 0 eventsQ2 '24: 0 eventsQ3 '24: 0 eventsQ4 '24: 0 eventsQ1 '25: 0 eventsQ2 '25: 0 eventsQ3 '25: 0 eventsQ4 '25: 2 eventsQ1 '26: 0 eventsQ2 '26: 0 eventsQ3 '26: 0 events
Q4 '23Q1 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26Q3 '26

Layoff timeline

5 EVENTS
Oct 14, 2025News

Hess Corporation's new owner has announced the elimination of 111 jobs across two locations in North Dakota. Specifically, 48 positions will be cut in Tioga, while 63 jobs will be eliminated in Minot. This decision reflects ongoing adjustments within the company as it navigates its operational strategy under new ownership. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The affected employees have been notified, and the company is working to support them during this transition.

Oct 9, 2025News

Following the merger with Hess Corporation, Chevron has laid off more than 100 oil jobs in North Dakota. This decision comes as part of the restructuring efforts post-merger, impacting the local workforce significantly. The layoffs reflect the ongoing adjustments in the oil industry as companies streamline operations after consolidations. The exact reasons for the layoffs were not detailed, but they highlight the challenges faced by the sector in the wake of corporate mergers.

Oct 1, 2023News

Following Chevron's $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, the company announced the layoff of 575 employees in Houston. These job cuts are part of a broader restructuring effort after the merger, aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the Houston office, reflecting the challenges of integrating the two companies. This move underscores the ongoing adjustments in the oil and gas sector as companies adapt to new market realities post-acquisition.

Oct 1, 2023News

Chevron has laid off 111 workers in North Dakota as part of its acquisition of Hess Corporation, exceeding initial layoff plans. The layoffs are a direct result of the merger, which has prompted Chevron to streamline operations and reduce its workforce. This decision reflects the ongoing adjustments within the company following the acquisition, as it seeks to integrate Hess's operations into its own. The layoffs occurred on October 1, 2023, impacting employees in the region significantly. Chevron's actions highlight the challenges faced during corporate mergers and the resultant workforce changes.

Date not reportedUpcoming · EstimatedNews

Chevron is set to lay off nearly 600 workers in Houston as a result of its recent acquisition of Hess Corporation. The layoffs are part of Chevron's restructuring efforts following the acquisition, which aims to streamline operations and reduce costs. While the exact timeline for these layoffs has not been disclosed, the company has indicated that the job cuts are part of a broader strategy to integrate Hess into its existing operations. This move reflects the ongoing changes in the oil and gas industry as companies adapt to new market conditions.

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