Greece: who works there
Motor Oil Hellas, headquartered in Marousi, operates the Corinth refinery, which gives it about 35% of Greek refining, and its naphtha complex of 22,000 barrels a day was completed in 2022.
Greece · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Distributor in Greece
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery rounds in the Attica heat, gas terminal work at Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis, and the cargo and bunker operations that run out of Piraeus. Greece imported about 496,600 barrels of oil a day against domestic production of 7,946, according to the cited 2011 data, so imported crude moves through port terminals and tank farms. Distribution partners for Greece 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
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereGreece
Short answer. Greece 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. 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 mobile phone for Greece
| 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 | Greece: Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, Revithoussa | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Greece
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 Greece. 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 · Greece
Where this applies in Greece
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Greece market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- HELLENiQ ENERGY
- Refineries at Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Thessaloniki with associated petrochemicals.
- Motor Oil Hellas
- Refining and downstream production at Agioi Theodoroi on the Corinthian Gulf.
- DESFA
- National gas transmission system operator and the Revithoussa LNG terminal.
- Gastrade
- Operates the Alexandroupolis floating storage and regasification unit.
- DEPA Commercial
- Gas supply and trading across the Greek network.
- Trans Adriatic Pipeline
- Gas transmission across northern Greece with compressor stations in Thrace.
Industrial areas and sites
- Aspropyrgos
- The largest refining complex in the country, in the Thriasio plain.
- Elefsina
- Refinery, tank farm and the ship repair yards in the same bay.
- Agioi Theodoroi
- Refining, jetty loading and downstream units on the Corinthian Gulf.
- Thessaloniki
- Northern refinery, petrochemical units and the port fuel terminals.
- Revithoussa
- Island LNG import terminal and regasification plant near Megara.
- Alexandroupolis
- Floating regasification unit and the gas link into the Balkan network.
Field notes · Greece
More about Greece that matters for portable equipment
Greece: industry on the ground
Petrochemicals, including plastics, PVC, polypropylene, aliphatic solvents, chlorine and sodium hydroxide, are produced at a unit forming part of the Thessaloniki refinery.
Greece: industry on the ground
Renewables and hydropower rose from over 20% to around 50% of electricity generation since 2015, while lignite fell from 60% in 2005 to about 10% in 2021.
Greece: logistics and access
The 213 km Thessaloniki-Skopje pipeline resumed operations at the beginning of 2026 after a 13-year suspension, so product pipeline terminals are active again at both ends.
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 Greece. Rounds at Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Agioi Theodoroi in the Attica heat, and bunker and cargo work at Piraeus, mean crews carry a handset between zones. An intrinsically safe device lets them photograph, record and report at the point of work. That is the design intent, pending certification and operator approval.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Greece
A distributor for Greece would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 Greece.
- 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 · Greece
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe mobile phone in Greece 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 intrinsically safe mobile phone in Greece 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.
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 Greece does this cover?
The market guide for Greece covers Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Greece?
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 Greece.
How should I plan device supply for island or coastal Greek sites?
Mainland refineries are reachable by road, but islands depend on ferry or air freight and timetables vary by season. Order spare batteries and chargers early, and confirm with the operator whether devices must be registered before shipment to the site.
Does Greek summer heat matter for Ex handheld devices?
Hot summers and direct sun can push device temperatures up, which affects battery safety and display visibility. Check the maximum ambient temperature on the certificate, and avoid leaving devices on hot surfaces. Offshore and island sites also add salt air that can affect connectors.
Can the same device be used in a shipyard and a refinery?
Shipyards and refineries may follow different regimes and have different zone definitions. A device would need a marking suitable for each area it enters. Ask each operator or yard authority what evidence and permits they require before carrying a handset in.
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Rugged Mobile Phone Supplier in GreeceSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in GreeceSame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone in GreeceSame place, different guide
Industrial Mobile Phone Supplier in GreeceSame place, different guide
Greece market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for GreeceEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Greece
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Greece
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Greece
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Greece?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.