EGPC: industry on the ground
Its business includes crude oil exploration, refining and storage, lubricants and greases production and services for oil and gas projects, so hazardous areas include refineries, depots and blending plants.
EGPC · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Supplier for EGPC
EGPC is Egypt's national oil company, established in 1956 and headquartered in Cairo, under the Ministry of Petroleum. It covers exploration, refining and storage, and nearly all of Egypt's refining companies are its subsidiaries. This page sets out how an IECEx smartphone supply route to EGPC 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
Search topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSupply
WhereEGPC
Short answer. An IECEx smartphone for EGPC 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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for EGPC
| 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 | EGPC: Refinery process units, Crude oil production and storage, Fuel storage and loading | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Egypt
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 Egypt. 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 organisation · EGPC
Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the IS-04Z1
Where it operates and the kinds of classified area a handset would meet there.
Sites and areas
- El-Nasr refinery (Suez)
- Mostorod refinery (Cairo)
- Amreya refinery
- Assiut refinery
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Crude oil production and storage
- Fuel storage and loading
Supplier approval · EGPC
Supplier registration at EGPC
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · EGPC
More about EGPC that matters for portable equipment
EGPC: projects and investment
In 2020 EGPC announced plans to license about 60 new fuel stations and invest 379 million Egyptian pounds in fuel stations and warehouse storage, adding retail and storage sites.
EGPC: people and language
The corporation reported about 2,000 employees in 2018, so much of the operational workforce works for its subsidiaries and joint-venture companies rather than EGPC itself.
EGPC: who works there
EGPC owns 70% of the Egyptian Natural Gas Company and 75% of Petroleum Air Services, with the remaining 25% held by Bristow Group, which supports remote and offshore crew transport.
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 EGPC. Egypt's refinery modernisation draws international EPCs and licensors, many of whom use IECEx documents. A certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions gives EGPC reviewers and these contractors a shared reference. The IS-04Z1 is designed for IECEx, still in progress. EGPC subsidiaries run the refineries themselves.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for EGPC
There is no stock to order for EGPC 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 · EGPC
Frequently asked questions
Can EGPC buy the IS-04Z1 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 for EGPC 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.
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.
How does EGPC approve suppliers?
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply EGPC?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Does EGPC itself operate the refineries and fields?
EGPC is the state parent corporation, but day-to-day operation is usually carried out by its subsidiaries and by joint-venture operating companies. Equipment requirements therefore depend on the specific refinery or field company, so identify the operating company and ask its procurement and HSE teams.
How do desert and coastal conditions affect handheld devices?
Western Desert sites are hot, dry and dusty, while Suez Gulf and Mediterranean sites are humid with salt air. For handheld devices look for high temperature rating, dust and water ingress protection and corrosion resistance, and confirm each operator's environmental requirements.
Do all EGPC refineries use the same area classification?
Not necessarily. Each refinery, such as El-Nasr, Mostorod or Assiut, has its own process units and classification documents, so compare the marking with the one for the exact site. The IS-04Z1 is not yet certified. Confirm with EGPC's procurement and HSE teams.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for EGPC, other places in Egypt, and the pages behind them.
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone for EGPCSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone for EGPCSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone for EGPCSame place, different guide
IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for EGPCSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for EGASElsewhere in Egypt
Egypt market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for EgyptEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · EGPC
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for EGPC, Egypt
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 · EGPC
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for EGPC?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.