Lyondell to Lay Off 86% of Workforce at Shuttered Houston Refinery
Lyondell Basell Industries is set to lay off 345 workers, or 86% of the workforce, at its shuttered Houston refinery on April 17, according to a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission. The move comes after the company completed the shutdown of the facility earlier this month, which was designed to process heavy-sulfur crude oil and has significant capacity in the United States. The layoffs are expected to have a major impact on the local community, where many workers depend on the refinery for employment.
- This massive layoff underscores the vulnerability of midstream energy jobs, particularly those in refining, where disruptions can have far-reaching consequences for entire communities.
- What role will government support and job training programs play in mitigating the economic impact of this significant workforce reduction?