Greece: who works there
HelleniQ Energy, formerly Hellenic Petroleum, operates three refineries at Thessaloniki, Elefsina and Aspropyrgos with 57% of national refining capacity; Motor Oil Hellas holds the remaining 43%.
Greece · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Cell Phone Distributor in Greece
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery rounds in the Attica heat, gas terminal work at Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis, and the cargo and bunker operations that run out of Piraeus. Petrochemicals, including plastics, PVC, polypropylene, aliphatic solvents, chlorine and sodium hydroxide, are produced at a unit forming part of the Thessaloniki refinery. Distribution partners for Greece are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceCell Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereGreece
Short answer. Greece has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx cell phone for Greece
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Greece: Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, Revithoussa | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Greece
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Greece. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The market · Greece
Hazardous-area industry in Greece
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Greece market guide covers.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- HELLENiQ ENERGY
- Refineries at Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Thessaloniki with associated petrochemicals.
- Motor Oil Hellas
- Refining and downstream production at Agioi Theodoroi on the Corinthian Gulf.
- DESFA
- National gas transmission system operator and the Revithoussa LNG terminal.
- Gastrade
- Operates the Alexandroupolis floating storage and regasification unit.
- DEPA Commercial
- Gas supply and trading across the Greek network.
- Trans Adriatic Pipeline
- Gas transmission across northern Greece with compressor stations in Thrace.
Industrial areas and sites
- Aspropyrgos
- The largest refining complex in the country, in the Thriasio plain.
- Elefsina
- Refinery, tank farm and the ship repair yards in the same bay.
- Agioi Theodoroi
- Refining, jetty loading and downstream units on the Corinthian Gulf.
- Thessaloniki
- Northern refinery, petrochemical units and the port fuel terminals.
- Revithoussa
- Island LNG import terminal and regasification plant near Megara.
- Alexandroupolis
- Floating regasification unit and the gas link into the Balkan network.
Field notes · Greece
More about Greece that matters for portable equipment
Greece: logistics and access
Greece imported about 496,600 barrels of oil a day against domestic production of 7,946, according to the cited 2011 data, so imported crude moves through port terminals and tank farms.
Greece: who works there
Motor Oil Hellas, headquartered in Marousi, operates the Corinth refinery, which gives it about 35% of Greek refining, and its naphtha complex of 22,000 barrels a day was completed in 2022.
Greece: industry on the ground
Renewables and hydropower rose from over 20% to around 50% of electricity generation since 2015, while lignite fell from 60% in 2005 to about 10% in 2021.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Greece. A Greek reviewer at a refinery or terminal would expect ATEX evidence under the EU directive, with CE marking context. IECEx documents help shipyard, marine and international contractors who also work outside the EU. A dual route lets one pack serve a refinery inspector and a visiting vessel-repair crew. Certification is in progress, so no certificate exists yet.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Greece
A distributor for Greece would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Greece.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Greece
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Greece today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Greece cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which sites in Greece does this cover?
The market guide for Greece covers Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Greece?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Greece.
Do Greek sites accept ATEX certified devices?
Greece is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies and CE plus Ex marking is the normal basis for acceptance, with zoning under Directive 1999/92/EC. Refineries typically add their own permit-to-work and device registration. Ask the safety office for its current process.
Where are Greece's main refineries?
HelleniQ Energy runs refineries at Thessaloniki, Elefsina and Aspropyrgos, and Motor Oil Hellas operates the remaining capacity. These are the best-known large classified-area sites. Operators run their own contractor induction and device approval, so confirm requirements before arrival.
Will a handset cope with Greek summer heat and salt air?
The IS-04Z1 is designed with IP68 sealing for industrial use, but heat affects any battery. Ask for the datasheet's temperature range and test a unit on a real summer round near the coast. Site rules on charging and storing devices still apply.
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Enquiry · Greece
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Greece
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Greece
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Greece?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.