- Gentner Drummond filed a lawsuit to block a smelter plant project in Oklahoma, which holds 60% interest from the UAE.
- Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium hold interest in the Inola project in Oklahoma.
Proposed $4 Billion Aluminum Smelter Project Faces Political and Legal Hurdles in Oklahoma
What happened
A proposal for a $4 billion primary aluminum facility, called Oklahoma Primary Aluminum, is a joint venture between Emirates Global Aluminium and Century Aluminum Company. The project plans to be located on 441 acres at the Tulsa Port of Inola in Oklahoma. The project faces legal challenges, including a lawsuit and injunction from the Oklahoma Attorney General, and a threat of legal action from Tulsa Ports.
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Why it matters
The proposed smelter is a central issue in the 2026 Governor’s race in Oklahoma, with Mike Mazzei supporting the project as a way to grow the state’s economy and increase America’s aluminum output. Conversely, Cyndi Munson opposes the smelter, which would be majority-owned by Emirates Global Aluminium.
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium hold interest in the Inola project in Oklahoma, while Gentner Drummond filed a lawsuit to block a smelter plant project in Oklahoma that holds 60% interest from the UAE.
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Who's involved
- Emirates Global AluminiumEmirates Global Aluminium is a partner in the $4 billion aluminum facility and holds majority interest in the project.
- Century AluminumCentury Aluminum Company is a partner in the proposed $4 billion primary aluminum facility.
- Mike MazzeiMike Mazzei supports the proposed smelter, arguing it would boost Oklahoma's economy.
- Cyndi MunsonCyndi Munson opposes the smelter project.
- Gentner DrummondGentner Drummond filed a lawsuit to block the smelter plant project.
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Oklahoma
state of the United States of America
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Emirates Global Aluminium
Aluminium conglomerate of the UAE
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Mike Mazzei
American politician
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- Century is hosting a proposed primary aluminum smelter in Oklahoma, facing pushback from the Attorney General and support from the DOJ.