Welcome to the nation’s first modern primary aluminum production facility - the first built in the United States in nearly 50 years, and featuring the most-advanced technology available world-wide. 

Located at the Tulsa Port of Inola, an area zoned for industrial development since 2014, this project leverages state-of-the-art technology and best-in-class operational practices to revitalize domestic manufacturing.

Aluminum is critical to national defense, transportation, energy, aerospace and consumer products. By manufacturing this vital material right here in Oklahoma, we are leading the national effort to reduce reliance on foreign imports and strengthen the resilience of the American supply chain.

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Generational economic opportunity for Oklahomans

This historic facility is a major investment in the economic prosperity of Oklahoma and the nation, driving multi-billion dollar impacts and creating thousands of high-quality careers.

Broader economic impacts

A project like this is about more than creating jobs. It's about strengthening communities and expanding opportunity across Oklahoma. From supporting local schools and public safety to investing in infrastructure, parks and other essential services in Inola, economic growth can create lasting benefits that improve quality of life for generations.

It also means giving more young Oklahomans the opportunity to build meaningful careers without having to leave home.

• $26.3 Billion in total projected economic impact to the state of Oklahoma.
• $1.3 Billion in projected state and local tax revenue generated over 30 years.

Designed to protect our neighbors and environment

We believe industrial leadership and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. This will be built using EGA's latest-generation technology to improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and incorporate multiple layers of environmental protection. Designed to be among the safest and most advanced aluminum production facilities in the world, it will use proven technology to protect the community and the environment.

• Catching it at the source: Our production units are fully enclosed with built-in ventilation hoods that capture dust and gases right where they are made, preventing them from being released into the air.
• Recycling fluoride: Fluoride is an essential, and expensive, part of making aluminum. This facility will use advanced technology to capture and recycle about 99% of the fluoride used in production, returning it to the smelting process – not only keeping the emissions very low - but also reducing the cost of making aluminum. This reduces emissions, minimizes waste and lowers the need for new raw materials. Fluoride emissions are regulated by the EPA and monitored through permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to ensure that the plant is safe.
• Advanced air cleaners: Think of this as a giant, high-efficiency home air filter. It thoroughly scrubs and cleans any exhaust before it leaves the facility.
• 24/7 air monitoring: High-tech, automated systems track air quality around the clock, ensuring we always stay well within strict U.S. safety standards.
• Dust-free storage and handling: All raw materials are kept in sealed silos and moved through covered conveyor belts so no dust escapes the plant.

The facility will be regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with rigorous permitting, ongoing oversight and opportunities for public input throughout the process. The EPA has established emission limits, which were created based on rigorous scientific review of aluminum operations, and are designed to protect people, livestock, crops and surrounding ecosystems. Oklahoma Primary Aluminum plans to operate well below those limits. To learn more about the permitting process and review project information, visit the DEQ project page.

American-based and regulated

The world’s leading producer of primary aluminum in 1980, the U.S. industry has shrunk over the years as a result of unfair trade practices. Today, domestic production is making a remarkable come-back, right in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Primary Aluminum combines the strengths of Century Aluminum, America's largest producer of primary aluminum, and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), a long-standing supplier of aluminum to U.S. aerospace, automotive and defense industries with more than 25 years of operations and investment in the United States. Together, the partnership strengthens America's domestic aluminum supply while creating jobs and investment in Oklahoma.

Contact us

contact@oklahomaprimaryaluminum.com