EGPC: background
EGPC was established in 1956 in Cairo as the General Petroleum Authority and was renamed the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation in 1962, so it is a long-standing state body.
EGPC · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone Supplier for EGPC
EGPC is Egypt's national oil company, established in 1956 and headquartered in Cairo, under the Ministry of Petroleum. 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. Buyers searching for an intrinsically safe smartphone supplier for EGPC 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 topicintrinsically safe
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSupply
WhereEGPC
Short answer. An intrinsically safe 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.
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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe smartphone for EGPC
| 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 | 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
Working with Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC): sites and classified areas
The main sites and the hazardous-area types a portable device is likely to meet at this organisation.
Sites and areas
- Amreya refinery
- Assiut refinery
- Suez refinery
- Tanta refinery
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Crude oil production and storage
- Fuel storage and loading
Supplier approval · EGPC
How suppliers reach 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: infrastructure
A 2024 programme announced solar power stations of 6.5 MW at EGPC and 10 MW at the Assiut Oil Refining Company, showing refinery and head-office sites are adding on-site generation.
EGPC: who works there
In the Western Desert, operating companies such as Khalda Petroleum and Qarun Petroleum are joint ventures between EGPC and an international operator, so desert field rules often follow the joint-venture company.
EGPC: who works there
EGPC's refineries page lists Alexandria Petroleum, Amreya, Suez Oil Refining, Nasr, Cairo Oil Refining (Mostorod and Tanta), Assiut, MIDOR, AMOC and ANRPC.
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 EGPC. Rounds at El-Nasr in Suez, Mostorod near Cairo and the other refineries involve reading gauges, photographing equipment and filing permits, with turnarounds adding extra crews. A handheld designed as intrinsically safe could carry those tasks on one device. The IS-04Z1 is designed for this use, though certification is still in progress.
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?
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 smartphone for EGPC cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined 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.
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.
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Enquiry · EGPC
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for EGPC, Egypt
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · EGPC
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for EGPC?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.