Century Aluminum, EGA to Build First U.S. Smelter in 45 Years with 5,000 Jobs
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium met with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to mark their partnership on the first U.S. primary aluminum smelter in over 45 years in Inola, Oklahoma. The state-of-the-art plant is slated to create 5,000 jobs and secure domestic supply of critical aluminum for American industries.
1. Landmark Partnership and DOE Meeting
Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary and Emirates Global Aluminium CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban met with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to celebrate their joint venture on the first primary aluminum smelter built in the U.S. in more than four decades.
2. Smelter Location and Capacity
The facility will be constructed in Inola, Oklahoma, featuring cutting-edge smelting technology designed to produce high-purity aluminum and generate approximately 5,000 direct jobs within the region.
3. Strategic Implications for Century Aluminum
By expanding its production footprint with a domestic smelter, Century Aluminum aims to strengthen its supply chain, capitalize on U.S. energy policy incentives, and meet rising industrial demand for critical metals.