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Chevron to Lay Off Nearly 600 Workers in Houston Following Hess Acquisition

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
600
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~34%
600 OF 1,756 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Houston, Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

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.

Hess Corporation cut 600 jobs.

That is roughly 34.2% of the 1,756 people Hess Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at Hess Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 897 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Hess Corporation has announced planned job cuts affecting 600 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Hess Corporation.

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Hess CorporationHES
Energy · 1,756 employees
5
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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