EGA Advances US Aluminium Plant Project in Oklahoma

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, has unveiled plans to develop a new primary aluminium production facility in the United States—the first of its kind since 1980.

Boosting U.S. Aluminium Supply

The proposed facility will have a production capacity of 600,000 tonnes of primary aluminium annually. This will nearly double the current domestic output in the U.S., where about 85% of aluminium demand across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction is currently met through imports.

Construction Timeline and Investment

Construction is anticipated to begin following the completion of a feasibility study, with groundbreaking expected by the end of 2026. First production—or "first hot metal"—is targeted by the end of the decade. EGA plans to invest approximately $4 billion in the project.

Planned Location in Oklahoma

The new plant is slated for Oklahoma, pending the finalization of a long-term, cost-effective power supply agreement and state-level incentives, including tax breaks. EGA is in advanced talks with the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and state officials to secure the necessary arrangements.

Strategic Site Selection

EGA has secured an exclusive land option in the Tulsa Port of Inola industrial park in Inola, near Tulsa. The location benefits from access to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which connects to the Mississippi River and allows efficient transportation of bulk materials.

Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, said: “We want more goods to be manufactured in Oklahoma and EGA is the perfect partner. My administration has worked closely with the company for over a year to clear the way for the first new primary aluminium production plant in the United States for more than four decades right here in our great state. EGA’s new plant will be the heart of a broader hub for strategic industry in Oklahoma, creating jobs and opportunity for Oklahomans as well as enhancing economic resilience and national security for all Americans.”

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: “The United States has been an important market for EGA for several decades, and we know there is strong demand for our high-quality metal ‘made in America’. EGA has the skills, technology and capital to start rebuilding this great American industry, and in Oklahoma I am confident we will secure the right conditions to do so. This is an important moment for EGA, and for the economic relationship between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.”

Job Creation and Economic Impact

The construction phase is expected to create up to 4,000 local jobs at its peak. Once operational, the facility will provide around 1,000 permanent jobs, significantly boosting the local economy.

Spurring a New Aluminium Ecosystem

The project is anticipated to act as a catalyst for a broader aluminium-focused industrial hub in the region. This hub would create additional jobs and investment opportunities across both upstream suppliers and downstream manufacturers.

Leveraging Proprietary Technology

EGA will use its in-house developed aluminium production technology, refined over 35 years—to build and operate the U.S. facility, reinforcing its leadership in the global aluminium sector.

Expanding U.S. Presence

The United States is already one of EGA’s largest markets, with fabricators nationwide using its products. EGA’s American distribution arm, EGA America, is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Strengthening Recycling Capabilities

EGA also holds an 80% stake in EGA Spectro Alloys, a recycled aluminium producer based in Rosemount, Minnesota, acquired in 2024. The company is currently expanding this site’s annual capacity, adding 55,000 tonnes of recycled billet production to the existing 110,000 tonnes of foundry capacity. This expansion is expected to begin production in the second half of 2025 and ramp up through the end of the year.