Proposed aluminum smelter makes first state application

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-02T14:09:03+00:00

Developers of a $4 billion aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, have applied for an air quality permit, while exploring a nearby fabrication plant. A public meeting is set for April 23, 2026, amid resident concerns over environmental impacts.

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2026-04-02 14:09:03

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Developers of a proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter near Inola, Oklahoma, have filed their first environmental request with the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for an air quality construction permit. The project, a joint venture between Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Century Aluminum, also recently saw an agreement with U.S. Aluminum Company to explore building an aluminum fabrication plant nearby. The DEQ has scheduled a public meeting for April 23, 2026, to discuss the permitting process, though the project faces opposition from some residents concerned about environmental impact.

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