Jordan: projects and investment
Modern renewables made up 10% of final energy consumption in 2020, up from 3% in 2015, and developers sell power to the National Electric Power Company, so solar and wind construction is increasing.
Jordan · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Jordan
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe handset for people who cross into classified areas in Jordan every shift: potash and phosphate plant operators, refinery crews at Zarqa, port operators at Aqaba, and the HSE and telecoms teams who equip them. In 2021 Jordan's total energy supply was 51% oil, 38% gas, 3% coal and 8% renewables, so fuel storage, gas networks and power stations form its main flammable-materials infrastructure. An explosion proof smartphone distributor in Jordan would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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
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Short answer. Jordan has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof smartphone for Jordan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Protection concept | Flameproof (Ex d) or intrinsic safety (Ex i) | Intrinsic safety, level ib |
| Zone suitability | Zone 1 gas and Zone 21 dust | Design target for Zone 1 and 21 |
| Certificate | Number, issuing body and schedule of conditions | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Jordan: Al-Hasa and Al-Abiad, Zarqa, Aqaba | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Jordan
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 Jordan. 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 · Jordan
Where an Ex phone is used in Jordan
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Jordan market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Arab Potash Company
- APC — potash extraction and processing at the Dead Sea
- Jordan Phosphate Mines Company
- JPMC — phosphate mining at Eshidiya, Al-Abiad and Al-Hasa
- Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company
- JPRC — the country’s sole refinery, at Zarqa
- Aqaba Development Corporation
- ADC — the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority’s development arm
- National Electric Power Company
- NEPCO — gas-fired and renewable power generation
- Jordan Petroleum Products Marketing Company
- JOPETROL — fuel distribution and storage terminals
Industrial areas and sites
- Dead Sea works
- APC potash extraction ponds and processing plant
- Eshidiya
- Large-scale open-pit phosphate mine in the southern desert
- Al-Hasa and Al-Abiad
- Additional JPMC phosphate mining and beneficiation sites
- Zarqa
- JPRC refinery north-east of Amman
- Aqaba
- Port, fuel terminal and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone
- Amman
- Corporate and distribution base for most national operators
Field notes · Jordan
More about Jordan that matters for portable equipment
Jordan: industry on the ground
The Arab Potash Company holds a concession to 2058 to extract Dead Sea minerals, has its main plants at Ghor Al Safi, and is the eighth-largest potash producer worldwide.
Jordan: who works there
The Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company's activities include refining, filling gas cylinders, a lubricant factory and fuel marketing through JoPetrol, so one operator spans several hazardous-area process types.
Jordan: projects and investment
A separate modernisation project with UOP and Technip aims for 73,000 barrels a day, and construction began in 2024 on a 10,000-tonne LPG storage facility intended for completion in 2026.
The term · explosion proof
What “explosion proof” means for a smartphone
“Explosion proof” is the phrase most buyers use for equipment that may be taken into a classified hazardous area. Strictly, it covers several protection concepts: a flameproof enclosure (Ex d) contains an internal explosion, while intrinsic safety (Ex i) limits electrical energy so that an ignition cannot start. Phones are normally intrinsically safe, because a flameproof handset would be too heavy to carry all shift.
The IS-04Z1 uses intrinsic safety, with a marking target of Ex ib IIC T4, and is designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21. It is pre-launch, certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
In Jordan. Explosion-proof is a common phrase, but Jordan's heaviest exposure is dust at potash and phosphate sites, with gas at Zarqa refinery and Aqaba. Flameproof Ex d suits some fixed gear; an intrinsically safe handset suits a worker moving between plants. The IS-04Z1 is designed around intrinsic safety for Zone 1 and Zone 21.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Jordan
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Jordan yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Jordan.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Jordan
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an explosion proof smartphone in Jordan 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 explosion proof smartphone in Jordan 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 explosion proof or intrinsically safe?
It is intrinsically safe (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), which is the usual way to make a phone for hazardous areas. It is not a flameproof (Ex d) design, and certification is still in progress.
Which sites in Jordan does this cover?
The market guide for Jordan covers Dead Sea works, Eshidiya, Al-Hasa and Al-Abiad, Zarqa, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Jordan?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Jordan.
Does Aqaba matter for hazardous-area equipment logistics in Jordan?
Yes, Aqaba is Jordan's only seaport and most imported equipment arrives there, with the airport as an alternative for urgent shipments. Customs and zone rules differ, so agree clearance procedures with your importer before ordering and allow time for road transport to Zarqa or Amman.
How does Jordan's heat affect Ex handheld devices?
Summers can be very hot and dusty, so check the maximum ambient temperature on the certificate, the dust and water ingress rating and battery behaviour in heat. Avoid leaving devices in vehicles or on hot equipment, and consider sunshades for outdoor work at the refinery or solar sites.
How would a handset handle desert heat?
The IS-04Z1 has IP68 sealing for dust and water, but heat affects any battery. Ask for the datasheet's temperature range and trial a unit at a desert site. Site rules on charging and storing devices in safe areas still apply.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Jordan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Jordan
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 · Jordan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Jordan?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.