How Oklahoma landed America’s first aluminum smelter in half a century
The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted how the Port of Inola is part of a national strategy to restore American manufacturing.
Projects like Oklahoma Primary Aluminum point to a path forward - strengthening domestic production and building a more resilient, secure supply chain.
As the U.S. looks to reduce reliance on imported aluminum – critical to manufacturing, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense – Inola represents a compelling example of what rebuilding at home can look like.
Read the link below to learn how the project is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs, strengthen the U.S. supply chain for decades, and highlights Oklahoma’s advantages in infrastructure, transportation access and diverse energy resources.
In an interview with FOX23, Oklahoma Department of Commerce CEO John Budd discusses the transformative potential of Oklahoma Primary Aluminum and its impact on the state's economy.
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Oklahoma Watch article shares the perspectives of people who live near the project site for Oklahoma Primary Aluminum
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