Portugal: infrastructure
The Sines LNG import terminal has three storage tanks with a total capacity of 390,000 cubic metres and regasification capacity of 5.6 million tonnes a year, making Sines Portugal's key gas import site.
Portugal · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Cell Phone Supplier in Portugal
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, aimed at the refining and polymer complex at Sines, the chemical plants at Estarreja and the pulp, cement and mining sites in between. This page sets out how an ATEX and IECEx cell phone supply route to Portugal will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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
RouteSupply
WherePortugal
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx cell phone for Portugal cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. 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 Portugal
| 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 | Portugal: Setúbal and the Sado, Figueira da Foz, Sines | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Portugal
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 Portugal. 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 · Portugal
Where an Ex phone is used in Portugal
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Portugal market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Galp
- Sines refinery, the only one in Portugal, plus fuel terminals.
- Repsol Polímeros
- Sines polymer complex, recently expanded with two new plants.
- Bondalti
- Estarreja chemical complex and a rebuilt chlor-alkali plant.
- Dow Portugal
- Chemical production inside the Estarreja industrial complex.
- REN Atlântico
- Operates the Sines LNG terminal and the national gas network.
- The Navigator Company
- Pulp and paper mills at Figueira da Foz, Setúbal and Aveiro.
Industrial areas and sites
- Sines
- Refinery, polymer complex, LNG terminal and petrochemical berths.
- ZILS Alentejo
- Industrial estate behind the port, hydrogen and data investment.
- Estarreja
- Chemical complex north of Aveiro, chlorine and derivatives.
- Matosinhos and Leça
- Former refinery site, now fuel storage and distribution.
- Setúbal and the Sado
- Cement, pulp, chemicals and river jetties south of Lisbon.
- Figueira da Foz
- Pulp and paper mills with large powder handling areas.
Field notes · Portugal
More about Portugal that matters for portable equipment
Portugal: logistics and access
In 2000 about 85% of Portugal's energy was imported, so most fuel and gas reaches the country through port terminals rather than domestic fields.
Portugal: industry on the ground
Sines on the Atlantic coast hosts an important oil refinery and several petrochemical industries.
Portugal: projects and investment
Portugal aims to cover 80% of electricity consumption with renewables by 2030 and has developed a hydrogen strategy to reduce gas imports, which may add hydrogen-classified areas.
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 Portugal. A Portuguese HSE or procurement reviewer at Galp, Bondalti or REN Atlântico would expect ATEX evidence, with the certification programme running now, and IECEx alongside for international contractors on Sines and Estarreja projects. Both are in progress and no certificate is issued. Ask for written evidence and the precise marking string.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Portugal
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Portugal starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel at launch.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Portugal today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Portugal cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined 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 Portugal does this cover?
The market guide for Portugal covers Sines, ZILS Alentejo, Estarreja, Matosinhos and Leça, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Portugal?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Does Portugal follow ATEX for handheld devices?
Portugal is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment and Directive 1999/92/EC to workplace zoning. Zone 1 and Zone 2 devices should carry CE and Ex markings with instructions in Portuguese where required. Operators usually add their own permit and registration procedures.
Why is Sines important for hazardous-area work in Portugal?
Sines hosts Portugal's LNG import terminal, with three storage tanks totalling 390,000 cubic metres and a regasification capacity of 5.6 million tonnes a year. Terminal and port operators set their own induction and device rules, so confirm them before sending equipment.
Is dust protection part of the programme?
Yes, Zone 21 dust protection belongs to the same certification programme as the gas marking. In pulp, cement and mineral processing the powder area is the plant, not a corner of it, so check the final certificate and the site's own dust classification with the operator.
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IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier in PortugalSame place, different guide
Portugal market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for PortugalEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Portugal
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Portugal
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Portugal
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Portugal?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.