Norwegian company’s new Tulsa facility hopes to hire 360 by 2026 | News [Video]

TULSA, Okla. — A Norwegian solar panel company will move rapidly to build its first North American facility on the east side of Tulsa International Airport starting this fall.

Airport officials and Governor Kevin Stitt announced on Wednesday NorSun will build on 60 acres of land across the street from the American Airlines Maintenance Base on North Mingo Road.

“They’re on about 60 acres,” said Daniel Regan, Tulsa Airports Real Estate and Development Director. “That should take care of them for a phase one and potentially a phase two site location.”

Regan said the company chose Tulsa because of its central location. They have heavy demand on both the east and west coast and want to meet their demand equally in the middle of the country, he said.

“Geographically, just in general, the site in Tulsa just makes sense for them as a plant in the Americas,” he said. “So …