EGPC: projects and investment
In 2020 EGPC announced plans to license about 60 new fuel stations and invest 379 million Egyptian pounds in fuel stations and warehouse storage, adding retail and storage sites.
EGPC · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Supplier for EGPC
EGPC is Egypt's national oil company, established in 1956 and headquartered in Cairo, under the Ministry of Petroleum. EGPC's refineries page lists Alexandria Petroleum, Amreya, Suez Oil Refining, Nasr, Cairo Oil Refining (Mostorod and Tanta), Assiut, MIDOR, AMOC and ANRPC. Buyers searching for an ATEX and IECEx smartphone supplier for EGPC can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
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
RouteSupply
WhereEGPC
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone for EGPC 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.
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 EGPC
| 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 | EGPC: Refinery process units, Crude oil production and storage, Fuel storage and loading | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Egypt
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 Egypt. 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 · EGPC
Working with Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC): 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
- Amreya refinery
- Assiut refinery
- Suez refinery
- Tanta refinery
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Crude oil production and storage
- Fuel storage and loading
Supplier approval · EGPC
Becoming an approved supplier to EGPC
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams. 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 · EGPC
More about EGPC that matters for portable equipment
EGPC: people and language
The corporation reported about 2,000 employees in 2018, so much of the operational workforce works for its subsidiaries and joint-venture companies rather than EGPC itself.
EGPC: who works there
EGPC owns 70% of the Egyptian Natural Gas Company and 75% of Petroleum Air Services, with the remaining 25% held by Bristow Group, which supports remote and offshore crew transport.
EGPC: background
EGPC was established in 1956 in Cairo as the General Petroleum Authority and was renamed the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation in 1962, so it is a long-standing state body.
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 EGPC. An EGPC reviewer assessing a handset for El-Nasr, Mostorod, Amreya, Assiut, Suez or Tanta would expect a certificate of conformity, schedule of conditions and marking. ATEX and IECEx evidence helps international contractors and EPCs working on Egypt's downstream modernisation. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and nothing has been issued.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for EGPC
There is no stock to order for EGPC yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, certification is in progress, and supply will run through authorised distributors after the certificates are issued. Procurement teams can prepare now with the datasheet, the certification schedule and a safe-area evaluation.
- 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 · EGPC
Frequently asked questions
Can EGPC 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 EGPC 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.
How does EGPC approve suppliers?
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply EGPC?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Does EGPC itself operate the refineries and fields?
EGPC is the state parent corporation, but day-to-day operation is usually carried out by its subsidiaries and by joint-venture operating companies. Equipment requirements therefore depend on the specific refinery or field company, so identify the operating company and ask its procurement and HSE teams.
How do desert and coastal conditions affect handheld devices?
Western Desert sites are hot, dry and dusty, while Suez Gulf and Mediterranean sites are humid with salt air. For handheld devices look for high temperature rating, dust and water ingress protection and corrosion resistance, and confirm each operator's environmental requirements.
Do all EGPC refineries use the same area classification?
Not necessarily. Each refinery, such as El-Nasr, Mostorod or Assiut, has its own process units and classification documents, so compare the marking with the one for the exact site. The IS-04Z1 is not yet certified. Confirm with EGPC's procurement and HSE teams.
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Egypt market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for EgyptEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · EGPC
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for EGPC, Egypt
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 · EGPC
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for EGPC?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.