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Phillips 66 Shuts Down California Refinery, Laying Off Hundreds of Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 14,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Phillips 66 has officially shut down California's last refinery, resulting in the layoff of approximately 300 employees. This decision marks a significant shift in the company's operations as it closes the facility, which has been a critical part of the local economy. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry, but the specific impact on Phillips 66's workforce is notable. The closure reflects ongoing challenges in the refining sector and the company's strategic adjustments in response to market conditions.

Phillips 66 cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.1% of the 14,000 people Phillips 66 employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Phillips 66 since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,269 employees.

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Phillips 66PSX
Energy · 14,000 employees
14
EVENTS TRACKED
1,269
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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