Jordan: who works there
Jordan Phosphate Mines Company, founded in 1949, operates three mines and a chemical and fertiliser manufacturing complex in Aqaba, which it took over when it bought Jordan Fertilizer in 1986.
Jordan · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Cell Phone 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. 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. 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
Search topicintrinsically safe
DeviceCell Phone
RouteDistribution
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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe cell phone for Jordan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Level of protection | ia, ib or ic matched to the zone | ib, for Zone 1 |
| Entity parameters | Uo, Io and Po within the device limits | Published with the certificate |
| Accessories | Chargers and cases certified with the device | Defined at certification |
| 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
Hazardous-area industry in Jordan
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Jordan market guide covers.
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: infrastructure
The Zarqa refinery produces about 60,000 barrels a day and a fourth expansion, contracted in 2023 to Sinopec Engineering, Technimont and Itochu, is intended to raise this to 150,000 barrels a day.
Jordan: projects and investment
Modern renewables made up 10% of final energy consumption in 2020, up from 3% in 2015, and developers sell power to the National Electric Power Company, so solar and wind construction is increasing.
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.
The term · intrinsically safe
What “intrinsically safe” means for a smartphone
Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so that neither a spark nor a hot surface can ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even when a fault occurs. The ib level, used for Zone 1, tolerates one fault. It is the usual way to make a handheld device that a worker carries continuously through a hazardous area.
The IS-04Z1 is designed on this principle for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4). Intrinsic safety is a design basis, not a certificate: certification is in progress and none has been issued yet.
In Jordan. Operators at Dead Sea works, Eshidiya and the Zarqa refinery cover large sites, so a handheld carried across zones saves return trips. An intrinsically safe device lets crews record readings and photograph issues at the point of work. That is the design intent, pending certification and operator approval.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Jordan
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Jordan. 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 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 an intrinsically safe cell phone 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 an intrinsically safe cell phone 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.
What does ‘intrinsically safe’ mean for the IS-04Z1?
The circuits are designed to limit energy so a spark or hot surface cannot ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even with one fault (level ib, Zone 1). Certification of that design is in progress.
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?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.