Oklahoma

Clean aluminum

Energy-hungry aluminum plant is swept up in Oklahoma governor’s race

The state’s Republican attorney general — a gubernatorial candidate — sued to stop the new Trump-backed smelter, which would double America’s aluminum output.

By Maria Gallucci .

10 June 2026

Two people in blue work gear and white hard hats hold clipboards next to a row of industrial equipment labeled EGA — Oklahoma’s new aluminum plant will use Emirates Global Aluminium’s next-generation EX smelter technology, pictured above. (EGA)

Clean aluminum

America’s big new aluminum smelter is still waiting on a power deal

Global supply shocks spurred by the Iran war are bolstering the case for domestic production. But the plant still hasn’t secured its electricity supply.

By Maria Gallucci . 30 April 2026
Clean aluminum

It takes two aluminum firms to build one power-hungry smelter, apparently

Century Aluminum was eyeing Kentucky for a new smelter, but in a surprise move says it’s teaming up with Emirates Global Aluminium to build one in Oklahoma.

By Maria Gallucci . 26 January 2026
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Indigenous solar consultant works to ensure responsible development in communities scarred by fossil fuels

Saxon Metzger, along with Ayda Donne, founded Eighth Generation Consulting to connect with and give back to the Osage Nation and other tribal communities.

By Kari Lydersen . 8 August 2024
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A $440 utility deposit almost kept her from finding a home

Oklahoma regulators allow utilities to charge hefty deposits for people with poor credit or a history of late payments. Some say such policies punish the poor.

By Kayla Branch . 10 August 2022