Oklahoma has secured a landmark $4 billion investment from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), marking the first new primary aluminum production plant in the United States in 45 years.
The facility, to be constructed at the Tulsa Port of Inola, is expected to create 1,000 direct jobs and 1,800 indirect jobs, significantly boosting the state’s manufacturing sector.
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the project, emphasizing its potential to enhance Oklahoma’s role in the critical minerals industry and to strengthen the U.S. supply chain. The plant will produce billets, sheet ingots, high-purity aluminum, and foundry alloys, supporting industries such as aerospace & defense, manufacturing, and transportation. Once operational, the facility is projected to nearly double the nation’s domestic aluminum production capacity.
A $4 billion bet from one of the world’s largest aluminum producers doesn’t land by accident. It lands where the infrastructure is ready, the workforce is skilled, the leadership is aggressive, and the cost of doing business makes sense. That’s Oklahoma.
Along with jobs, this kind of investment lifts housing markets, boosts local economies, sparks new business opportunities, and puts communities on a trajectory for long-term growth. For professionals looking to build a career, families looking for stability, or entrepreneurs looking to plant roots, it’s a clear message: Oklahoma isn’t just open for business. It’s building the future and inviting people to be part of it.
