FARGO ( North Dakota Monitor ) — Oil producer Chevron is laying off more than 100 workers in North Dakota after acquiring Hess Corp., a greater impact than initially expected.

Chevron notified Job Service North Dakota that it would lay off 111 workers — 63 in Minot and 48 at Tioga — beginning Sept. 26.

Chevron completed its merger with Hess July 18, driving the layoffs. The company initially told the state there would be 70 layoffs, but revised that number higher this week.

“We understand the impact this news may have on employees, their families and the communities where we operate,” Chevron said in a statement. “Our priority is to support our employees through this transition. We are offering severance benefits and outplacement support.”

A Chevron spokesperson said the cuts include

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