NNPC: geography and layout
Operations are managed through strategic business units spread across Nigeria, with zonal offices in the oil-producing south and the north, so a buyer should identify which unit and location actually controls the site.
NNPC · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone for NNPC
NNPC Ltd is Nigeria's national oil company, converted into a limited liability company in 2022 under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. It manages joint ventures with international oil companies and has refining, pipeline, gas and petrochemical interests. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for NNPC, 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereNNPC
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for NNPC: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned 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 smartphone for NNPC
| 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 | NNPC: Refinery process units, Oil and gas production facilities, Pipelines and storage | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Nigeria
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 Nigeria. 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 organisation · NNPC
Working with Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd): sites and classified areas
The main sites and the hazardous-area types a portable device is likely to meet at this organisation.
Sites and areas
- Port Harcourt refinery (Rivers State)
- Warri refinery (Delta State)
- Kaduna refinery (Kaduna State)
- Upstream joint ventures
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Oil and gas production facilities
- Pipelines and storage
- Gas processing
Supplier approval · NNPC
Supplier registration at NNPC
Suppliers and contractors register on the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NipeX), which is linked to NNPC tendering and vendor pre-qualification; local-content registration with the regulator and NCDMB is also required for work in the sector. Confirm current requirements with NNPC. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · NNPC
More about NNPC that matters for portable equipment
NNPC: logistics and access
NNPC delivered its first delivered-ex-ship LNG cargo to Futtsu in Japan in June 2024, showing an export chain that runs from Nigerian gas fields through liquefaction to ships.
NNPC: background
NNPC was converted from a corporation into a limited liability company in July 2022 under the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021, so it now runs as a commercial entity rather than a ministry-style body.
NNPC: infrastructure
In September 2022 NNPC took over Oando's OVH Energy business and its 380 filling stations, adding retail fuel sites, where forecourt hazardous areas also apply.
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 NNPC. An NNPC reviewer would expect certificate evidence before a handheld enters refinery process units or oil and gas production facilities. Joint ventures with international oil companies and EPC contractors are common, so a dual ATEX and IECEx route lets one product answer both families of paperwork. The IS-04Z1 is in certification and no certificate has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for NNPC
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 · NNPC
Frequently asked questions
Can NNPC buy the IS-04Z1 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 smartphone for NNPC 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.
How does NNPC approve suppliers?
Suppliers and contractors register on the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange (NipeX), which is linked to NNPC tendering and vendor pre-qualification; local-content registration with the regulator and NCDMB is also required for work in the sector. Confirm current requirements with NNPC.
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.
Where do I start if I want to supply phones to NNPC sites?
NNPC works through business units and joint ventures, so the entry point depends on the site. Typically you identify the unit (upstream, gas, refining or retail), contact its HSE and procurement teams, and ask for current approved-vendor requirements. Confirm the route with NNPC itself before quoting.
Are NNPC filling stations treated as hazardous areas?
Fuel dispensing areas generally have classified zones around pumps, vent pipes and tank fill points, usually Zone 1 or Zone 2 with defined radii. Local rules apply, so confirm the station's area classification and any phone-use policy with the retail operator before deploying devices.
How do heat and unreliable power affect handheld devices on site?
Heat and humidity reduce battery life, and IP68 sealing helps with rain and dust but is not explosion protection. Plan charging in safe areas, keep spare batteries, and test in local conditions. Ask each site's HSE team how portable devices may be charged and stored.
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Nigeria market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for NigeriaEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · NNPC
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for NNPC, Nigeria
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · NNPC
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for NNPC?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.