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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 21, 2026

Valero Lays Off Nearly 70% of Benicia Refinery Staff Ahead of Shutdown

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 21, 2026

What we know

Location: Benicia, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation has laid off approximately 200 employees, nearly 70% of the staff at its Benicia Refinery, as part of preparations for the facility's impending shutdown. The layoffs were announced as the company moves to discontinue operations at the refinery, which has been a significant part of its operations. This decision reflects the company's strategic shift and the challenges faced in the current market environment. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting a substantial portion of the workforce at this location.

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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Valero Energy CorporationVLO
Energy · 9,886 employees
10
EVENTS TRACKED
237
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED JAN 8, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 27, 2026