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 · IECEx
IECEx 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. Buyers searching for an IECEx cell phone supplier for Portugal can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
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 topicIECEx
DeviceCell Phone
RouteSupply
WherePortugal
Short answer. An IECEx 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx cell phone for Portugal
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| 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
Where this applies in Portugal
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Portugal market guide.
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 · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Portugal. Sines and Estarreja involve international groups such as Repsol and Dow, plus EPC and maintenance contractors, so IECEx offers a shared scheme beside ATEX. Ask for the certificate of conformity and its schedule of conditions, which fix the marking, ambient range and conditions of use. The IS-04Z1 has none yet issued, and the programme is in progress.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Portugal
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Portugal starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel 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 · Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx cell phone in Portugal 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 IECEx cell phone in Portugal 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.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
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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Enquiry · Portugal
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Portugal
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Portugal
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Portugal?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.