Portugal: who works there
Galp Energia, formed in 1999 from Petrogal, Gás de Portugal and Transgás, is Portugal's largest oil and gas group, with business units covering upstream, refining and midstream, commercial, and renewables.
Portugal · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Cell Phone Supplier in Portugal
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, aimed at the refining and polymer complex at Sines, the chemical plants at Estarreja and the pulp, cement and mining sites in between. This page sets out how a hazardous area cell phone supply route to Portugal 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
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Short answer. A hazardous area cell phone for Portugal 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.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area cell phone for Portugal
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | 0, 1 or 2 for gas; 20, 21 or 22 for dust | Designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC | IIC (target) |
| Area drawing | The operator's own classification drawing | Decided by the site operator |
| Where it applies | Portugal: Setúbal and the Sado, Figueira da Foz, Sines | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Portugal
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 Portugal. 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 · Portugal
Hazardous-area industry in Portugal
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Portugal market guide covers.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Galp
- Sines refinery, the only one in Portugal, plus fuel terminals.
- Repsol Polímeros
- Sines polymer complex, recently expanded with two new plants.
- Bondalti
- Estarreja chemical complex and a rebuilt chlor-alkali plant.
- Dow Portugal
- Chemical production inside the Estarreja industrial complex.
- REN Atlântico
- Operates the Sines LNG terminal and the national gas network.
- The Navigator Company
- Pulp and paper mills at Figueira da Foz, Setúbal and Aveiro.
Industrial areas and sites
- Sines
- Refinery, polymer complex, LNG terminal and petrochemical berths.
- ZILS Alentejo
- Industrial estate behind the port, hydrogen and data investment.
- Estarreja
- Chemical complex north of Aveiro, chlorine and derivatives.
- Matosinhos and Leça
- Former refinery site, now fuel storage and distribution.
- Setúbal and the Sado
- Cement, pulp, chemicals and river jetties south of Lisbon.
- Figueira da Foz
- Pulp and paper mills with large powder handling areas.
Field notes · Portugal
More about Portugal that matters for portable equipment
Portugal: background
The Sines hard coal power plant operated from 1985-1989 until January 2021 and coal-fired generation ended in 2021, so former coal sites are being redeveloped.
Portugal: industry on the ground
Oil made up 44% of Portugal's total energy supply in 2023, so fuel storage, port terminals and distribution depots form a large part of the classified-area infrastructure.
Portugal: logistics and access
In 2021 Portugal imported 2.8 billion cubic metres of LNG from Nigeria, almost 50% of its gas imports that year, so ship-to-shore LNG operations are central to gas supply.
The term · hazardous area
What “hazardous area” means for a smartphone
A hazardous area is a place where flammable gas, vapour or combustible dust may be present. Standards divide these into zones: Zones 0, 1 and 2 for gas and vapour, and Zones 20, 21 and 22 for dust. Zone 1 and Zone 21 are the tier where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation, which is where the IS-04Z1 is designed to work. Anything carried in must be marked for the zone, gas group and temperature class of the area.
No certificate has been issued for the IS-04Z1 yet, so it must not be taken into a classified area until the certificate covering it exists and the site operator has accepted it.
In Portugal. Portuguese classified areas include the Sines refinery, polymer complex, LNG terminal and port, Estarreja chemicals, former refinery storage at Matosinhos, cement and pulp at Setúbal, Figueira da Foz and Aveiro, and the Neves-Corvo mine. The operator classifies each area, so SAMS does not issue drawings.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Portugal
There is no stock to order for Portugal 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 · Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area cell phone in Portugal 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 a hazardous area cell phone in Portugal 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.
Which hazardous areas is the IS-04Z1 designed for?
Zone 1 and Zone 21 (gas and dust) with gas group IIC and temperature class T4, subject to certification. It must not be used in a classified area before its certificate is issued and the site has accepted it.
Which sites in Portugal does this cover?
The market guide for Portugal covers Sines, ZILS Alentejo, Estarreja, Matosinhos and Leça, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Portugal?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
How does Portuguese coastal weather affect Ex handheld devices?
Atlantic coastal sites are salt-laden and summers can be hot, so check the maximum ambient temperature on the certificate, the water and dust ingress rating and the condition of charging contacts. Sealed connectors and regular cleaning are typically recommended for coastal terminals.
Will hydrogen change hazardous-area needs in Portugal?
Portugal has a hydrogen strategy aimed at reducing gas imports by 2030, so hydrogen projects may create new classified areas. Hydrogen belongs to a more demanding gas group than propane, so check the gas group marking of a device against the project's area classification.
How far is service from a Portuguese site?
Sites such as Sines or the Alentejo interior can be far from anyone who services equipment, so a reachable service route matters. SAMS has appointed no distributor yet. Before purchase, ask what repair, replacement and battery support would be available for your plant, and agree it in writing.
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Industrial Mobile Phone Supplier in PortugalSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in PortugalSame place, different guide
Rugged Mobile Phone Distributor in PortugalSame place, different guide
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in PortugalSame place, different guide
Portugal market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for PortugalEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Portugal
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Portugal
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Portugal
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Portugal?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.