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LyondellBasell Laying Off Hundreds of Houston Refinery Workers

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 27, 2025
300 OF 20,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Houston, Texas, USA.

Department affected: refinery.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is laying off approximately 300 workers at its Houston refinery. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The company has not specified the exact reasons for the workforce reduction, but it is indicative of ongoing adjustments within the industry. The layoffs are set to take place in April, impacting a significant portion of the refinery's workforce. This decision reflects the company's response to current market conditions and operational needs.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. cut 300 jobs affecting its refinery team as of February 27, 2025.

That is roughly 1.5% 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.LYB
Basic Materials · 20,000 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
386
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025