ZAMBIA · ENERGY

Key Facts

—What happened: The Industrial Development Corporation said the Ndola refinery will cost US$1.2 billion.

—How big it is: The refinery will make 3 million tonnes a year, about 60,000 barrels per day.

—Who is building it: Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company, a joint venture between the state IDC and China’s Fujian Xiang Xin.