SOCAR: logistics and access
SOCAR holds 25% of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and 16.7% of the South Caucasus Pipeline, and is the major shareholder in the Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline, linking Caspian output to Turkey and Europe.
SOCAR · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Supplier for SOCAR
SOCAR is Azerbaijan's fully state-owned oil and gas company, founded in 1992 and based in Baku. Azerbaijan has 57 oil fields, 18 of them offshore in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, and much of SOCAR's revenue comes from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli complex and the Shah Deniz gas field. This page sets out how an ATEX and IECEx smartphone supply route to SOCAR 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSupply
WhereSOCAR
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone for SOCAR 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.
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 smartphone for SOCAR
| 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 | SOCAR: Petrochemical plants, Gas processing, Offshore production platforms | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Azerbaijan
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 Azerbaijan. 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 · SOCAR
State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR): operations and where an Ex phone fits
A short profile of its operations and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Sites and areas
- Baku (Heydar Aliyev refinery)
- Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli offshore complex (SOCAR holds a stake)
- Sumgayit petrochemicals (Azerikimya)
- STAR refinery, Izmir, Turkiye
Classified areas
- Offshore production platforms
- Refinery process units
- Petrochemical plants
- Gas processing
Supplier approval · SOCAR
Supplier registration at SOCAR
SOCAR's website has a dedicated procurement section covering procurement notices, standards and pre-qualification requirements; suppliers follow the process published there. 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 · SOCAR
More about SOCAR that matters for portable equipment
SOCAR: logistics and access
It operates the Dubendi oil terminal in Azerbaijan and the Kulevi oil terminal in Georgia, which are important for oil transport and export, adding marine and storage terminals to its estate.
SOCAR: infrastructure
The Sangachal Terminal, about 45 km south of Baku, receives hydrocarbons from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli and Shah Deniz fields and feeds the export pipelines to Turkey and Europe.
SOCAR: projects and investment
SOCAR has explored the Umid and Bulla Deniz gas fields and signed a 2014 agreement for the shallow-water Absheron Peninsula area, so offshore gas development continues near Baku.
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 SOCAR. A SOCAR procurement or HSE reviewer would look for a certificate of conformity, a schedule of conditions and a legible marking before a handset reaches the Baku refinery, Sumgayit petrochemicals or Caspian platforms. Dual ATEX and IECEx evidence suits a company working with international partners on offshore fields. The IS-04Z1 is in certification and no certificate has been issued.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for SOCAR
Nothing can be bought for SOCAR today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you 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 · SOCAR
Frequently asked questions
Can SOCAR 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 SOCAR 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 SOCAR approve suppliers?
SOCAR's website has a dedicated procurement section covering procurement notices, standards and pre-qualification requirements; suppliers follow the process published there.
How will SAMS supply SOCAR?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Where would intrinsically safe phones be used at SOCAR?
Typical uses include offshore platforms in the Caspian, the Sangachal Terminal, the Baku and Azerneftyagh refineries, the gas processing plant and oil terminals. Zone classification is site-specific, so ask each facility for its area drawings and its portable-electronics policy before specifying devices.
How do Caspian offshore conditions affect device choice?
Caspian platforms combine salt-laden or humid air, wind and limited space with Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas, and winter weather can cut logistics. For handheld devices check ingress protection, corrosion resistance and battery behaviour, and confirm environmental limits with the platform operator.
Where does a supplier find SOCAR's procurement requirements?
SOCAR's website has a procurement section covering notices, standards and pre-qualification requirements, and suppliers follow the published process. Requirements change, so confirm them with SOCAR directly. The IS-04Z1 is in certification and no certificate has been issued, which a pre-qualification file would need to state honestly.
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Azerbaijan market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for AzerbaijanEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · SOCAR
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for SOCAR, Azerbaijan
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 · SOCAR
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for SOCAR?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.