North Dakota Oil Heartland Feels Aftershock of Chevron, Hess Corp. Merger

North Dakota’s oil heartland is feeling the aftershocks of Chevron’s $53-billion merger with Hess Corp., as the supermajor trims more than 100 jobs across Minot and Tioga. Chevron told Job Service North Dakota that 111 positions—63 in Minot and 48 in Tioga—will be cut beginning September 26, a larger number than initially expected. The layoffs, part of Chevron’s post-merger consolidation, come just months after the company completed the deal in July. “We understand the impact this news may have on employe ...