Valero Cuts 237 Jobs Amid Benicia Refinery Shutdown Plans
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What we know
Location: Benicia, California, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Valero Energy Corporation has announced the layoff of 237 employees as it moves toward a permanent shutdown of its Benicia refinery. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the refining sector and reflects the company's strategic shift in operations. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at optimizing Valero's business amidst changing market conditions. The affected employees will be notified shortly, with the layoffs expected to take effect immediately. This closure marks a significant change for the local workforce and the community dependent on the refinery's operations.
Valero Energy Corporation cut 237 jobs in CA as of January 17, 2026.
That is roughly 2.4% of the 9,886 people Valero Energy Corporation employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 10 layoff events at Valero Energy Corporation since January 2026, including 237 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 9 additional events known from news reporting.
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