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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 17, 2026

Valero Energy to Lay Off 237 Employees Amid Refinery Changes

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
237
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 16, 2026
237 OF 9,886 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation has announced layoffs affecting 237 employees as part of changes to its refinery operations. The decision comes amid ongoing adjustments within the company, reflecting its response to current market conditions and operational needs. While specific details regarding the locations or departments impacted were not disclosed, this move indicates a strategic shift in Valero's workforce management. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency in the face of industry challenges.

Valero Energy Corporation cut 237 jobs as of January 16, 2026.

That is roughly 2.4% of the 9,886 people Valero Energy Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Valero Energy Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 974 employees.

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Energy · 9,886 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
1,474
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 17, 2026LAST UPDATED JAN 17, 2026