LNG
South Hook, opened in 2009 with five storage tanks, is described as Europe's largest LNG terminal. With Dragon LNG, the two terminals can provide up to a quarter of UK gas demand.
Wales · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Smartphone in Wales
The Milford Haven Waterway in Pembrokeshire is Wales' largest port and a major energy hub. Two LNG terminals, South Hook on a former refinery site and Dragon LNG on a former Gulf refinery site, were built from 2006 and could eventually supply about 25% of the UK's gas needs. This page explains what to look for in a hazardous area smartphone for Wales (Milford Haven Waterway), and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Wales (Milford Haven Waterway): pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area smartphone for Wales (Milford Haven Waterway)
| 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 | Wales (Milford Haven Waterway): Refinery process units, LNG storage and regasification, Crude and product jetties | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Wales
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 Wales. 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 site · Wales (Milford Haven Waterway)
Wales (Milford Haven Waterway) at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Valero
- South Hook LNG Terminal Company
- Milford Haven Port Authority
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- LNG storage and regasification
- Crude and product jetties
- Tank farms
Local conditions · Wales (Milford Haven Waterway)
Site conditions at Wales (Milford Haven Waterway): what wears and what limits equipment
Remote location
The waterway is a deep natural harbour at the western end of Wales, so contractors often travel in for turnarounds.
Field notes · Wales (Milford Haven Waterway)
More about Wales (Milford Haven Waterway) that matters for portable equipment
Wales (Milford Haven Waterway): industry on the ground
Wales produced 30.2 TWh of electricity in 2018 and consumed 14.9 TWh, making it a net exporter, with gas generation at Baglan Bay and wind at Cefn Croes among its mix of plant.
Wales (Milford Haven Waterway): industry on the ground
Airbus Broughton in the north-east employs over 6,500 people, mostly in manufacturing, and is responsible for wing assembly for most Airbus aircraft, so composites and solvent areas exist alongside heavy engineering.
Wales (Milford Haven Waterway): industry on the ground
Oil refining at Milford Haven began with the first oil terminal and refinery in 1960, and the waterway still carries the jetties, oil terminals and shore processing facilities of the oil and power industries.
Wales (Milford Haven Waterway): infrastructure
Regasified LNG leaves Milford Haven through National Grid's South Wales Gas Pipeline to a distribution point at Tirley in Gloucestershire, so pipeline and compression sites run across south Wales.
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 Wales (Milford Haven Waterway). The Milford Haven Waterway has refinery process units, LNG storage and regasification at South Hook and Dragon LNG, crude and product jetties and tank farms. Operators classify the zones under DSEAR, not SAMS. Other Welsh industry is not covered here, and Cardiff's fuel terminal is a separate, smaller location.
The route · specification
Specifying a hazardous area smartphone for Wales
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Wales
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area smartphone in Wales 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 a hazardous area smartphone in Wales 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.
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 areas at Wales (Milford Haven Waterway) would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, lng storage and regasification, crude and product jetties, tank farms. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
Do Welsh sites follow the same Ex marking rules as the rest of Great Britain?
Yes, Wales is within Great Britain's product rules, where equipment for explosive atmospheres is normally supplied with UKCA marking and CE-marked ATEX equipment has been widely accepted under transitional arrangements. Check the current position and any site-specific rules with the operator before supplying handheld devices.
How does the Welsh climate affect devices used outdoors?
Wales is mild but wet and windy, with salt spray at coastal terminals such as Milford Haven. Ingress protection, corrosion resistance and condensation tolerance are more important than extreme temperature ratings. Ask the site about its own environmental requirements for portable electronics.
What hazardous-area work is there in Wales?
The Milford Haven Waterway in Pembrokeshire hosts Valero's Pembroke refinery, which began operating in 1964, and the South Hook and Dragon LNG terminals. Zone 1 work arises at process units, tank farms and gas handling areas. Confirm requirements with each operator's HSE and procurement teams.
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Enquiry · Wales (Milford Haven Waterway)
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Enquiry · Wales (Milford Haven Waterway)
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