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UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Jan 21, 2026

Valero Plans Hundreds of Layoffs as Bay Area Refinery is Idled

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed

What we know

Location: Bay Area, California.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Valero Refining Company is set to initiate hundreds of layoffs as it idles its Bay Area refinery. The company has announced plans to cut approximately 300 positions due to the operational changes at the facility. This decision reflects ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions and operational efficiency. While the exact date for these layoffs has not been specified, the company is preparing for significant workforce reductions in the coming months. The idling of the refinery marks a notable shift in Valero's operational strategy in the region.

Valero Refining Company cut 300 jobs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Valero Refining Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 437 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Valero Refining Company.

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Valero Refining Company
3
EVENTS TRACKED
737
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 21, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 26, 2026