# Oklahoma Governor Addresses Inola Permit Moratorium

Governor Kevin Stitt publicly responded to the City of Inola's seven-month moratorium on permitting for a proposed primary aluminum facility, highlighting concerns that the delay could deter future industrial investments in Oklahoma. The project, which has local zoning approval, state and federal funding support, and was selected through a competitive RFP process, aims to drive significant industrial growth and job creation in the region. The moratorium introduces uncertainty that may impact investment decisions and the timeline for development.

- The moratorium affects a major industrial project supported by the Port Authority and Public Service Company of Oklahoma, reflecting coordinated local and state efforts since 2014 to prepare for industrial expansion.
- Procurement professionals should note potential delays in contract awards and infrastructure development tied to this facility, which could affect supply chain and vendor engagement timelines.
- Contractors and investors may need to reassess risk and timelines due to the permitting pause, while monitoring local government actions for updates.
- This situation underscores the importance of alignment between municipal permitting processes and state-led industrial development initiatives to ensure project continuity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Inola
- Port Authority
- Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
- Office of Governor J. Kevin Stitt

### Key Quotes
> For more than a decade, this has been a locally led effort: PSO began preparing for major industrial growth in 2014; Inola zoned this area for heavy industrial use in 2017; and the Port Authority began developing its industrial park in 2019 with the help of State and Federal funding.
> — Kevin Stitt, Governor

### Sources
- [Governor Stitt Responds to Inola Moratorium on Primary Aluminum Facility](https://oklahoma.gov/governor/newsroom/newsroom/2026/governor-stitt-responds-to-inola-moratorium-on-primary-aluminum-facility.html) - OK