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ConocoPhillips to lay off 20–25% of staff

Cuts impact 2,600–3,250 workers worldwide by 2025

CEO cites rising costs, need for fewer roles

Shares fall 4% following announcement

Oil giant ConocoPhillips is planning to lay off up to a quarter of its workforce, amounting to thousands of jobs, as part of broader efforts from the company to cut costs.

A spokesperson for ConocoPhillips confirmed the layoffs on Wednesday, noting that 20% to 25% of the company’s employees and contractors would be impacted worldwide. ConocoPhillips currently has a global headcount of about 13,000 — meaning that the cuts would impact between 2,600 and 3,250 workers.

“We are always looking at how we can be more efficient with the resources we have,” a ConocoPhillips’ spokesperson said via email,

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