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‼️ OKLAHOMA Attorney General Drummond I've filed a motion to block construction of the proposed heavy-industrial aluminum smelting complex in Inola. The public interest lies in enforcing Oklahoma’s nuisance and environmental laws, protecting the health of Inola families and preserving the livestock economy and natural resources of the region. OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 11, 2026) https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/august/drummond-files-for-preliminary-injunction-to-block-aluminum-smelter.html

OKLAHOMA US Aluminum Smelter Oklahoma’s $750 Million Gamble: Why EGA’s Smelter Falls Short of Free-Market Solutions - Oklahoma’s Costly Smelter Bet: Subsidies, Strained Grids, & the Free-Market Path Forward THE SOONER SENTINEL By Marven Goodman May 29, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers have rolled the dice on a $750 million package of tax breaks and subsidies to lure Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), a United Arab Emirates-based company, to build a $4 billion aluminum smelter in the rural town of Inola. —> Promising 1,000 direct jobs, 1,800 indirect jobs, and a $1.2 billion economic boost, the project has been hailed as a game-changer for the state’s economy and a step toward reducing America’s dependence on foreign aluminum. The Oklahoma Legislature passed House Bill 2781 which promises to create thousands of jobs. Oklahoma’s state legislature has sparked fierce controversy by approving a $255 million taxpayer-funded incentive package, part of a nearly $760 million dollar handout deal, as bait, to lure Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), a United Arab Emirates-based company, to build a $4 billion aluminum smelter at the Tulsa Port of Inola. *All figures are sourced from the Oklahoma Commerce Department, International Aluminum Institute, U.S. Geological Survey, Oklahoma Policy Institute, and public records, with job adjustments based on automation trends and historical shortfall data. SOONER SENTINEL SUBSTACK

🚨 The Inola Aluminum Smelter Project: What It Is and Potential Impacts A major industrial proposal is moving forward in northeast Oklahoma at the Tulsa Port of Inola along the Verdigris River. Here’s a balanced look at the project, its economic potential, and the environmental concerns surrounding it. 🏭 What Is the Inola Smelter? The project is a joint venture between Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum to build the first new primary aluminum smelter in the United States since 1980 and the largest ever constructed in the country. Using the Hall-Héroult process, the facility would produce approximately 750,000 metric tons of primary aluminum annually for defense, aerospace, automotive, and electrical manufacturing. Located at the Tulsa Port of Inola, the site benefits from river transportation and existing industrial infrastructure. Construction could begin later in 2026 pending permits and approvals. 💼 Potential Benefits: Jobs and Economic Growth Supporters point to several major advantages: • Approximately 1,000 permanent high-wage jobs. • Thousands of construction jobs during development. • Attraction of aluminum fabrication and related manufacturing businesses. • Increased local business activity, housing demand, infrastructure investment, and tax revenue. • More than $1 billion in projected state and local tax revenue over coming decades. • Reduced U.S. reliance on imported aluminum and stronger domestic supply chains. Many view the project as a major opportunity for economic growth in Rogers County and northeast Oklahoma. 🌎 Environmental Concerns Aluminum smelting is energy-intensive and has generated concerns from residents and environmental groups. Potential issues include: • Air emissions such as hydrogen fluoride, sulfur dioxide, particulates, heavy metals, and greenhouse gases. • Potential impacts on nearby homes, farms, crops, livestock, and rural communities. • Electricity demand exceeding 1,000 megawatts, comparable to a large city. • Significant water use and generation of industrial waste products. • Potential risks to the Verdigris River watershed from runoff or wastewater discharge. • Increased traffic, noise, light pollution, and quality-of-life concerns. 🛠️ Mitigation Measures Proposed Developers say modern technology can significantly reduce environmental impacts compared to older smelters. Planned controls include: • Advanced fluoride-capture systems capable of recycling up to 99% of fluoride emissions. • Baghouse filtration systems for particulate control. • Continuous emissions monitoring. • Best Available Control Technology (BACT) standards. • Wastewater treatment systems before discharge. • Enclosed material handling to reduce dust emissions. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is currently reviewing permits that would establish environmental limits, monitoring requirements, and compliance standards. ⚖️ The Debate Supporters see the project as a transformative economic opportunity that could create jobs, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and revitalize the region. Opponents argue those benefits must be weighed against potential long-term environmental and quality-of-life impacts. The project remains in its early stages, and its future will depend on permitting decisions, environmental safeguards, regulatory oversight, and public input. This is ultimately a debate between economic development and environmental stewardship. What are your thoughts on balancing these priorities?

Oklahoma’s NDA Problem: How Lawmakers Are Finally Pushing Back on Government Secrecy July 27, 2026 Representative Jim Shaw’s push to end secret deals reveals how Oklahoma officials have long shielded major projects from public scrutiny. By Marven Goodman Investigative Article

Re: SMELTER IN OKLAHOMA https://fixupx.com/shawforok/status/2081830377539133738

Senator Sacchieri’s Vote Flip Betrays Fiscal Conservatism Oklahoma’s $760 Million Dollar Gift to the United Arab Emirates September 8, 2025 https://substack.com/@thesoonersentinel/note/p-171898266

UAE Smelter Deal Exposes Freshman Senator's Naive Flip-Flop on "National Security" Amid 9/11 Shadows Oklahoma's $760 Million Betrayal September 11, 2025 https://substack.com/@thesoonersentinel/note/p-173382429