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LyondellBasell to Lay Off 345 Workers Amid Refinery Closure

2/28/2025

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LyondellBasell plans to lay off 345 workers at its Houston refinery, effective April 17, 2025, due to closure.
The refinery, in operation since 1918, has produced fuels such as gasoline and diesel.
The company is shifting focus from refining to investing in renewable energy.
About 70% of the impacted workforce is represented by the United Steelworkers union.

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LyondellBasell plans to lay off 345 workers at its Houston refinery, effective April 17, 2025, due to closure.
The refinery, in operation since 1918, has produced fuels such as gasoline and diesel.
The company is shifting focus from refining to investing in renewable energy.
About 70% of the impacted workforce is represented by the United Steelworkers union.