Chevron has eliminated 111 Bakken positions—63 in Minot and 48 in Tioga—following its July 18 acquisition of Hess. The reductions began Sept. 26, 2025, the company and state notices show.
Chevron closed the $53B Hess merger this summer, adding Guyana and U.S. Bakken assets. The company projected deal synergies and has been updating employees post-close.
Initial guidance pointed to about 70 North Dakota layoffs, but the number was revised upward to 111—a shift disclosed to Job Service North Dakota.
For Bismarck-Mandan, the ripple effects hit contractor networks, lodging, retail, and commuter traffic along U.S.-83 and I-94. Local job counselors note openings remain across Bakken operators and service firms—even as consolidation trims overlapping roles. Recent reports cite 1,000+ oil jobs advertised statewide.
Workforce churn: Some displaced specialists may land with mid-size operators and field service firms recruiting in Burleigh/Morton counties, but relocation to Williston, Minot, or Dickinson could rise.
Small-business impact: Fewer rotational workers can soften weekday sales for hotels, restaurants, and equipment suppliers tied to Hess-legacy accounts.
Timelines & key facts
Merger closed: July 18, 2025 (Chevron)
Layoffs effective: Starting Sept. 26, 2025 (state notice/company statements).
Revised total in ND: 111 (up from ~70 initially signaled).
Hiring plans from mid-tier operators, fall rig counts, and production-tax receipts will reveal how quickly the local economy absorbs these changes—or whether further consolidation is ahead.
