Valero Energy to Lay Off Hundreds of Workers Due to California Refinery Closure
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What we know
Location: California, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Valero Energy Corporation has announced plans to lay off approximately 300 workers as it prepares to close its refinery in California. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts in response to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to significantly impact the local workforce, although specific dates for the job cuts have not been disclosed. Valero's closure of the refinery reflects broader challenges in the energy sector, as companies adapt to fluctuating demand and regulatory pressures.
Valero Energy Corporation cut 300 jobs in CA.
That is roughly 3% 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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