Jordan: industry on the ground
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.
Jordan · hazardous area
Hazardous Area 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. 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. Distribution partners for Jordan are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
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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DeviceSmartphone
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WhereJordan
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.
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. 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 smartphone for Jordan
| 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 | 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 this applies in Jordan
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in 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: 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.
Jordan: logistics and access
Aqaba, at the north-eastern tip of the Red Sea, is Jordan's only seaport and is run by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, with King Hussein International Airport nearby for equipment arrivals.
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 Jordan. Jordanian classified areas include potash extraction and processing at the Dead Sea, phosphate mining and beneficiation in the south, the Zarqa refinery, fuel storage terminals and the Aqaba port zone. The operator classifies each area, not SAMS. The IS-04Z1 is designed 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 a hazardous area smartphone in Jordan today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does a hazardous area smartphone in Jordan 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 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.
Do Jordanian sites accept ATEX or IECEx paperwork?
Operators commonly work to IEC 60079 and accept ATEX or IECEx certificates, but acceptance is set by each site's own procedure. Ask the operator's HSE team for its approved equipment list and provide certificates, marking details and manufacturer instructions with your request.
Where is the main hazardous-area refining site in Jordan?
The Zarqa refinery, run by the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company, is the best-known, with refining, LPG filling and lubricants activity. Expansion and modernisation projects are planned or under way, so contractors work there. Confirm current access rules and device approvals with the company.
Is dust or gas the main concern in Jordan?
The market guide says Jordan's heaviest classified-area exposure is dust, at potash and phosphate sites, with gas at the refinery and Aqaba. Which applies depends on the area. Ask the operator for the zone classification, covering both dust and gas, before choosing a device.
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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?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.