Mature fields
The fields have produced for decades, so work centres on rehabilitation, maintenance and well work; a BP redevelopment contract was finalised in 2025.
Kirkuk · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in Kirkuk
Kirkuk is the centre of northern Iraq's oil industry; the Baba Gurgur discovery in 1927 launched exports from the Kirkuk field. The Baba and Avanah domes and the adjacent Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz fields are operated by the North Oil Company. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Kirkuk, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereKirkuk
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Kirkuk: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Kirkuk
| 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 | Kirkuk: Wellheads and gathering stations, Gas processing, Crude pumping and pipeline facilities | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kirkuk
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 Kirkuk. 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 site · Kirkuk
Kirkuk: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- North Oil Company
- North Gas Company
- BP (redevelopment contract finalised March 2025)
Classified areas to expect
- Wellheads and gathering stations
- Gas processing
- Crude pumping and pipeline facilities
Local conditions · Kirkuk
What Kirkuk means for portable equipment
Permits
Access to oilfield sites is normally by operator-issued permit, so plan visits and deliveries ahead.
Field notes · Kirkuk
More about Kirkuk that matters for portable equipment
Kirkuk: people and language
Kirkuk has a diverse population of Kurds, Iraqi Turkmen and Arabs, so crews and local contractors may work in Arabic, Kurdish or Turkmen, and clear multilingual instructions help.
Kirkuk: projects and investment
BP signed a preliminary deal to develop the Kirkuk, Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz fields, which it estimates hold about nine billion barrels of recoverable oil, under a profit-sharing model.
Kirkuk: climate and equipment wear
Summers from May to October are very hot and dry with temperatures above 46 degrees Celsius, and dry dusty winds are common.
Kirkuk: rules and approvals
Telecom equipment sold in Iraq needs Communications and Media Commission type approval, with certificates valid for one year and a local partner involved.
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 Kirkuk. Work in Kirkuk centres on rehabilitation, maintenance and redevelopment of long-producing fields, which brings in international contractors alongside the North Oil Company. Their reviewers commonly ask for both ATEX and IECEx evidence for handhelds. A dual route avoids reworking paperwork per contractor. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet, as certification is in progress.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Kirkuk
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Kirkuk
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Kirkuk 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 mobile phone in Kirkuk cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 areas at Kirkuk would use it?
Likely candidates are wellheads and gathering stations, gas processing, crude pumping and pipeline facilities. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
How do I get permission to work at Kirkuk fields?
The North Oil Company and any partner operators run site permits and supplier checks. Ask your sponsor for the current procedure and for the equipment approval list.
Does mature infrastructure change the equipment requirement?
Older plants may have mixed equipment and documentation, so confirm the actual area classification and gas group before taking devices on site. The operator can supply current drawings.
How should I plan deliveries to Kirkuk oilfield sites?
Access to oilfield sites is normally by operator-issued permit, so visits and deliveries need advance planning. Agree the permit route with the operator or its contractor before shipping, and allow time for formal tender and approval steps. Confirm the process with the site operator.
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Ex-Proof Mobile Phone in KirkukSame place, different guide
Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in KirkukSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone in KirkukSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone in KirkukSame place, different guide
Rugged Mobile Phone Distributor in KirkukSame place, different guide
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Enquiry · Kirkuk
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Kirkuk, Iraq
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Kirkuk
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Kirkuk?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.