Global energy layoffs deepen in 2025 as crude prices weaken, M&A deals surge
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ConocoPhillips COP | 130.52 | +1.67% |
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Sept 30 (Reuters) - Global energy majors and related companies plan to slash more jobs in 2025, after cutting thousands last year, as the industry navigates weaker crude oil prices and a rapid consolidation.
Benchmark Brent crude LCOc1 futures are down 11.6% year-to-date, impacted by increased OPEC+ output and persistent demand uncertainty tied to the U.S. trade policy.
A snapshot of energy companies that have announced job cuts in 2024 and 2025:
Company |
Description |
Layoff/Job Cuts |
% of Total Workforce |
ConocoPhillips COP.N |
The U.S. oil company said it is laying off employees at its Canadian operations, according to three sources and a company memo reviewed by Reuters, as it moves to cut up to a quarter of its global workforce by next year. The memo did not specify how many layoffs would take place but said they would begin in the first week of November. |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Exxon Mobil XOM.N |
The energy major told Reuters in an emailed statement it will lay off 2,000 workers globally as part of a long-term restructuring plan, affecting about 3% to 4% of the company's global workforce. Last year, it announced plans to cut nearly 400 jobs in Texas following its purchase of shale producer Pioneer Natural Resources, according to a regulatory filing. |
2,400 |
3% to 4% |
Imperial Oil IMO.TO |
The Canada-based company said it would cut its workforce by about 20% by the end of 2027, part of a major restructuring that would eventually shutter most of its presence in the oil-and-gas city of Calgary. |
Unknown |
20% |
Halliburton HAL.N |
The oilfield services provider has been cutting staff in recent weeks, according to two sources familiar with the matter. In February, an oil and gas workers' union in Argentina's oil-rich Chubut province threatened to strike after Halliburton laid off hundreds of workers and decided to close its local office. |
290 employees in Argentina |
Unknown |
OMV OMVV.VI |
The Austrian oil, gas and chemicals group plans to cut 2,000 of its 23,000 worldwide staff, the Kurier newspaper reported. |
2,000 |
8.6% |
ConocoPhillips COP.N |
It will cut 20-25% of its workforce amid a broader restructuring program, Reuters reported, citing a company spokesperson. |
Unknown |
20%-25% |
SLB SLB.N |
The company is reorganizing certain functions within its business and continuing to reduce its workforce, according to a source familiar with the matter and an internal email seen by Reuters. |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Chevron CVX.N |
It will lay off 15% to 20% of its global workforce, the U.S. oil company said in February during an internal employee town hall meeting, according to a source familiar with the matter. |
Unknown |
15%-20% |
APA Corp APA.O |
It has cut nearly 300 employees globally in January and late February, the company confirmed to Reuters in May. |
300 |
nearly 15% |
BP BP.L |
British oil major BP will cut over 5% of its global workforce, it said in January, as part of CEO Murray Auchincloss' efforts to reduce costs and rebuild investor confidence in the energy giant. |
7,000 |
5% |
Petronas |
Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, will retrench about 10% of its workforce in a restructuring exercise, its chief executive said in June. |
Unknown |
10% |
Civitas Resources CIVI.N |
It will reduce 10% of its workforce in a bid to enhance and streamline its organizational structure, the company said in February. |
Unknown |
10% |
Harbour Energy HBR.L |
It is set to cut 250 jobs, approximately a quarter of the workforce at its UK unit based in Aberdeen, the company said in a statement in May. |
250 |
Unknown |
Equinor EQNR.OL |
Last year, it had announced plans to lay off some 20% or about 250 people from its renewable energy division after scaling down its offshore wind plans. |
250 |
Unknown |
Shell SHEL.L |
Last year, Shell had announced plans to scale back its oil and gas exploration and development workforce by 20%, after deep cuts in renewables and low-carbon businesses. |
Unknown |
20% |
(Reporting by Sumit Saha, Pranav Mathur, Tanay Dhumal, Nerijus Adomaitis, Pooja Menon and Katha Kalia; Editing by David Gregorio, Nivedita Bhattacharjee, Sriraj Kalluvila and Krishna Chandra Eluri)
((Sumit.Saha@thomsonreuters.com;))
