Workforce
U.S. Jobs Report Spurs Oil Rally, Fuels Economic Recovery Hopes
Crude prices rose over $1 a barrel on June 6, marking their first weekly gain in three weeks, after a U.S. jobs report reinforced hopes for a Fed rate cut and stronger demand. Trade talks between the U.S. and China also lifted market sentiment.
Phillips 66 to Begin Layoffs at Los Angeles Refinery in December Amid Closure Plans
Phillips 66 will begin workforce reductions at its Los Angeles-area refinery in December, following plans to wind down operations by October 2025. The site, which employs about 600 workers and 300 contractors, is one of two California refineries slated for closure.
Midstream's Talent Crisis: Can Mentorship and Tech Bridge the Workforce Gap?
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed explores the growing challenges facing the midstream workforce, including the looming retirement wave and how companies are responding through mentorship, partnerships, and emerging technologies.
Census Shows Challenges Face British Oil, Gas Sector
A new workforce census from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board reveals that the UK oil and gas sector faces mounting workforce challenges due to an aging labor pool, low recruitment of women and young people, and difficulty filling site-based roles.
Scotland's Grangemouth Oil Refinery Ends Crude Processing, Begins Layoffs
Grangemouth, Scotland's only oil refinery, has ceased crude processing as Petroineos transitions the site into an import terminal, triggering job cuts and marking the end of an era for the aging facility.
Corrosion Control, Training Take Center Stage in AMPP Chair’s Vision
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed speaks with AMPP Chair Juan Caballero about the organization’s global expansion, workforce challenges, and efforts to strengthen training and certification programs in corrosion prevention.
Drivers at Energy Transfer Push to Decertify Steelworkers Union in Three States
Drivers at Energy Transfer locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana have petitioned for a vote to remove the United Steelworkers union, potentially affecting over 420 workers in the oil and gas transportation sector.
Chevron Plans to Cut 15% to 20% of Global Workforce by 2026
Chevron will lay off 15% to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026, the U.S. oil company said on Wednesday as it seeks to cut costs, simplify its business, and complete a major acquisition.
BP Cutting 7,700 Jobs and Contractor Roles in Cost-Saving Push
Around 4,700 employees and 3,000 contractor positions will be cut this year, BP told Reuters. The cuts were announced in an internal memo seen by Reuters earlier on Thursday.
Key Leadership Lessons from WGLC 2024: Chevron’s Kelley Henderson Highlights Mentorship
Reflecting on her career journey, Chevron's Kelley Henderson discussed five key leadership behaviors that she has found crucial for anyone’s path to becoming not only a leader, but a mentor.
WGLC 2024 Highlights Leadership Strategies for Women in Energy
The Women’s Global Leadership Conference celebrated its 20th year running as it kicked off on Nov. 19-20, once again bringing female leaders and industry experts from around the globe to discuss pressing concerns and shifts in the industry that are unique to the female experience.
WGLC 2024 Opens with Strong Call for Women’s Leadership in Energy
The 20th annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC) kicked off with a powerful opening session led by Alexandra “Alie” Pruner, Senior Advisor at Perella Weinberg Partners/TPH&Co.
Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
Marathon Oil plans to lay off over 500 workers in Texas as it prepares for its acquisition by ConocoPhillips. The merger, valued at $22.5 billion, is awaiting regulatory approval and is expected to close in late 2024.
Is the Oil and Gas Industry Ready for the Generational Shift?
As the oil and gas industry faces a monumental generational shift, a key question looms over its future: is it ready for the wave of retirements and the rise of a new, younger workforce?
Enbridge Evacuates Gulf Platforms as Storm Francine Nears
Energy pipeline operator Enbridge has pulled employees from several offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms, the company told customers, as Tropical Storm Francine advanced toward a landfall in Louisiana.
U.S. Oil Firms Evacuate Staff, Cut Drilling Ahead of Storm Francine
U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas producers were evacuating staff and curbing drilling to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine on Monday as it churned through the energy region on a path to bring high winds and drenching rains to the U.S. mid-South.
Colombia Truck Protests Disrupt Key Pipelines, Threaten Ecopetrol Operations
Protests by truckers in Colombia, who are angry at an increase in diesel prices, have cut off the country's biggest cities and are threatening fuel supplies, though the government insists the hike is fair.
Shell to Cut 20% of Oil Exploration Workforce, Sources Say
Shell plans to scale back its oil and gas exploration and development workforce by 20% as CEO Wael Sawan widens his cost-saving drive to the highly profitable division after deep cuts in renewables and low-carbon businesses, company sources said.
Pipeline Capacity Shields Canadian Oil Exports from Rail Strike Impact
A looming labor dispute at Canada's two main railroads is unlikely to significantly reduce oil exports to the United States due to excess capacity on Trans Mountain and other pipelines, people close to the matter said.
Shaping the Future: Strategies for Attracting, Training, and Retaining Energy Sector Talent
Data associated with workforce development is not for the faint of heart. The angst it can cause is especially real for those connected to the energy industry: employers, labor partners, contractors, educators, workforce systems and other stakeholders.
Exxon Reports 59 Layoffs to Texas Workforce Commission After Pioneer Acquisition
Exxon Mobil issued a layoff notice to 59 employees as part of its workforce reshuffle following its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, according to a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Enhancing Contractor Safety: New API Assessment Program Targets Key Risks
API introduces the Pipeline Contractor Assessment Program to enhance safety practices among pipeline contractors, focusing on standardized guidelines and risk management based on RP 1173.
Bridging the Skills Gap: A Comprehensive Guide for Measurement Technicians
Explore essential skills and strategies for measurement technicians to bridge the industry skills gap, adapt to technological advancements, and excel in pipeline operations. This comprehensive guide covers training, communication, and practical tips for success.
Oil Prices Slip as U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Jobs Data
Oil prices nudged lower for a second straight session on Monday, weighed down by a firmer dollar as expectations of interest rate cuts were pushed out further following strong U.S. jobs data on Friday.
Enbridge Gas to Cut Emergency Response Shifts in Toronto, Labor Union Says
Canadian labor union Unifor said on Friday that Enbridge's gas unit wants to cut its emergency response shifts in Toronto, amid an emphasis on curtailing costs.
Chesapeake Energy Initiates Job Cuts Following Oil Asset Divestment
This week's layoffs follow its divestment of its Eagle Ford assets, not the company's pending merger with Southwestern Energy, Chesapeake said.
Report Highlights Challenges in Attracting Talent to Oil and Gas Sector
The oil and gas sector is at risk of failing to deliver the 28,000 skilled engineering construction workers needed by 2030 — unless it better understands what motivates new entrants, according to a report out today.
TC Energy Announces Layoffs in Houston, Calgary as Part of Pipeline Unit Integration Plan
Canadian oil and gas pipeline firm TC Energy said on Wednesday it has laid off some of its workers as part of a previously announced plan to integrate its natural gas pipeline units.
Strike Looms: Marathon Petroleum Workers in Detroit Vote to Authorize Walkout, Union Reports
Workers represented by Teamsters union at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery have voted to authorize a strike, the union said on Thursday.
Pipeline Operator Enbridge to Cut 650 Jobs Amid Cost Reduction Efforts
North American energy pipeline operator Enbridge said on Tuesday it will cut its workforce by 650 jobs in a bid to cut costs.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
- Heath Consultants Exits Locate Business to Expand Methane Leak Detection Portfolio
