Spain: who works there
Repsol is vertically integrated across exploration, refining, distribution, petrochemicals and power, with subsidiaries including Repsol Petróleo, Repsol Química, Repsol Exploración and Petronor.
Spain · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Spain
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for the refineries, chemical parks and LNG terminals from Bilbao to the Campo de Gibraltar. The Port of Tarragona has doubled its bulk-liquid storage area to 36 hectares, holds over 900,000 cubic metres of storage and serves chemical plants through a common pipeline rack, the Dixquimics Rack, with 71 lines. Distribution partners for Spain 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
Search topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereSpain
Short answer. Spain 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.
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 · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Spain
| 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 | Spain: Huelva, Campo de Gibraltar, Puertollano | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Spain
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 Spain. 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 · Spain
Where this applies in Spain
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Spain market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Repsol
- Industrial complexes at Cartagena, Tarragona, Puertollano, A Coruña and Bilbao.
- Petronor
- Repsol refinery at Muskiz on the Bilbao estuary.
- Moeve
- La Rábida at Huelva and San Roque in the Campo de Gibraltar.
- BP
- Coking refinery at Castellón on the Mediterranean coast.
- Enagás
- Owns the Barcelona, Cartagena and Huelva regasification plants.
- Saggas and BBG
- LNG terminals at Sagunto and in the Bilbao estuary.
Industrial areas and sites
- Tarragona
- Refinery plus the largest petrochemical cluster in southern Europe.
- Cartagena and Escombreras
- Refinery, chemical plants and an LNG terminal in one valley.
- Huelva
- The polo químico, La Rábida refinery and a regasification plant.
- Campo de Gibraltar
- San Roque refinery, Algeciras bay and heavy bunkering traffic.
- Puertollano
- Inland refinery and chemical complex in Castilla-La Mancha.
- Muskiz and Bilbao
- Petronor refinery, the estuary terminals and the BBG plant.
Field notes · Spain
More about Spain that matters for portable equipment
Spain: industry on the ground
Gas for power generation rose 52% in 2022 and total gas demand was 364.3 TWh, so gas-fired power stations and distribution networks have heavy maintenance and expansion work.
Spain: background
REPESA was incorporated in 1948 to build a refinery in the Escombreras valley at Cartagena, so Cartagena is among Spain's oldest refining and chemical locations.
Spain: industry on the ground
In 2020 Spain's primary energy came from petroleum (42.3%), natural gas (19.8%), coal (11.6%), nuclear (12%) and renewables (14.3%), so refining, gas and power sites all matter.
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 Spain. IECEx is relevant in Spain through multinational operators and contractors, such as BP at Castellón and Dow at Tarragona, that standardise on the international scheme across sites. A certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions lets their HSE teams compare the handset with a common reference. For the IS-04Z1 it remains in progress.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Spain
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Spain. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 Spain.
- 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 · Spain
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Spain 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 smartphone in Spain 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 Spain does this cover?
The market guide for Spain covers Tarragona, Cartagena and Escombreras, Huelva, Campo de Gibraltar, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Spain?
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 Spain.
Does Spain require ATEX certified handheld devices?
Spain is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment and Directive 1999/92/EC to zoning. Zone 1 and Zone 2 devices should carry CE and Ex markings with Spanish instructions where required. Refineries typically add their own permit-to-work and device registration rules.
Does Spanish summer heat matter for Ex handheld devices?
Yes, inland and southern summers are very hot and direct sun can raise surface temperatures. Check the maximum ambient rating on the certificate, avoid leaving devices on hot equipment and consider shade or cooling for batteries. Coastal sites also add salt air that affects ports and contacts.
Is Spanish supported on the device?
The sheet states Spanish in the file and on the screen, on Android 16. Language packs and keyboard layouts should be confirmed during an evaluation unit trial, together with any site rules your IT team needs to enforce through EMM or MDM.
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All guides for SpainEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Spain
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Spain
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Spain
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Spain?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.