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LyondellBasell to Lay Off 86% of Workforce at Houston Refinery

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
86
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
86 OF 20,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Houston, Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is set to lay off 86% of its workforce at its Houston refinery, which is currently shuttered. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts following the closure of the facility. The layoffs will affect a significant portion of the employees, reflecting the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. The exact date of the layoffs is not specified, but they are part of the company's broader operational changes. This move highlights the challenges faced by LyondellBasell in maintaining profitability amid fluctuating demand.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. cut 86 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% of the 20,000 people LyondellBasell Industries N.V. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at LyondellBasell Industries N.V. since October 2023, affecting a combined 386 employees.

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. cut 86 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V.LYB
Basic Materials · 20,000 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
386
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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