A round of layoffs is underway at ConocoPhillips’ Bartlesville office.
A spokesman based there confirmed Monday afternoon 10 percent of the company’s 1,700 Bartlesville employees will be affected.
The spokesman said the layoffs will happen over the next few weeks and the company is "committed to treating all our employees with respect and fairness during this process."
In September, the company estimated it would be laying off 10 percent of its approximately 18,100 employees worldwide.
The company has cut capital spending and deepwater exploration but said the layoffs are still necessary.
