Energy giant BP has slashed the workforce at its Kwinana oil refinery in Perth's south by 20 per cent.
Of the 800 positions at the refinery, about 70 BP staff and 90 contractor roles have been cut.
The company said on Thursday the cuts were necessary to ensure the facility could continue to operate in a highly competitive environment.
"BP remains committed to the future of Kwinana refinery however the Australian refining environment remains challenging and these changes are necessary to ensure Kwinana refinery's continued long term operation," the company said in an emailed statement.
"This is aligned with the work we are doing to simplify and increase efficiency across BP globally.
"We believe this is a prudent and necessary response to the currently challenging market environment in which BP operates."
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