Ownership
Borouge Plc is 90 per cent owned by Borouge Group International, formed in March 2026 from Borouge, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals and backed by XRG (ADNOC's investment arm) and OMV.
Borouge Petrochemical · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Borouge Petrochemical
Borouge operates a polyolefins complex at Ruwais in Abu Dhabi, producing polyethylene and polypropylene. Borouge is a signatory of the chemical industry's Responsible Care Global Charter, so contractors can expect a formal safety-management culture on site. Distribution partners for Borouge at Ruwais 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 topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereBorouge Petrochemical
Short answer. Borouge at Ruwais 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.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Borouge at Ruwais
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Borouge at Ruwais: Feedstock and gas storage, Utilities and pipelines, Olefin and polyolefin process units | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Borouge Petrochemical
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 Borouge Petrochemical. 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 site · Borouge at Ruwais
Borouge at Ruwais at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Borouge Plc
- Borouge Group International
- ADNOC
- OMV
Classified areas to expect
- Olefin and polyolefin process units
- Polymer powder handling (Zone 21)
- Feedstock and gas storage
- Utilities and pipelines
Local conditions · Borouge at Ruwais
Site conditions at Borouge at Ruwais: what wears and what limits equipment
Workforce
Borouge Plc employs more than 2,900 people, with extra contractor staff during project phases.
Field notes · Borouge at Ruwais
More about Borouge at Ruwais that matters for portable equipment
Borouge at Ruwais: rules and approvals
UAE handsets need type approval from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, which introduced a new type approval mark taking effect on 1 January 2023.
Borouge at Ruwais: people and language
Borouge employs more than 3,000 people of over 40 nationalities, so safety instructions and handset menus may need to work for a multilingual crew.
Borouge at Ruwais: industry on the ground
The complex produces polyethylene and polypropylene using Borstar and Borlink technologies for packaging, infrastructure, energy, mobility, agriculture and healthcare uses, so both gas feedstock and polymer powder are handled.
Borouge at Ruwais: background
Borouge was founded in 1998 through a partnership between ADNOC and Borealis to build and operate a petrochemical complex in Al Ruwais Industrial City.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Borouge at Ruwais. Borouge at Ruwais is a joint venture of ADNOC and Borealis, so a procurement reviewer would expect clear certificate numbers and markings for olefin and polyolefin process units. A dual ATEX and IECEx route suits the many construction contractors active during the Borouge 4 project. The IS-04Z1 certificates are still in progress.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Borouge Petrochemical
A distributor for Borouge at Ruwais 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 Borouge at Ruwais.
- 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 · Borouge Petrochemical
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Borouge Petrochemical 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 ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Borouge Petrochemical 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.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which areas at Borouge at Ruwais would use it?
Likely candidates are olefin and polyolefin process units, polymer powder handling (zone 21), feedstock and gas storage, utilities and pipelines. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Borouge at Ruwais?
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 Borouge at Ruwais.
Why is Borouge's workforce language mix relevant to handset use?
The company reports more than 40 nationalities among its 3,000-plus employees, so a handset used for permits or alarms should support clear icons and the languages the crew actually uses. Confirm the plant's working language and its rules on personal devices.
Does Borouge itself approve equipment suppliers?
Plant owners normally run their own supplier registration and equipment approvals, often through procurement and HSE teams. Borouge describes a formal safety culture, so expect documentation requests; confirm current requirements directly with its procurement team.
Can contractors on Borouge 4 bring their own phones into process areas?
Borouge manages its own contractor and supplier approvals, so personal or contractor devices would be a matter for its procurement and HSE teams. Any phone entering classified areas would need suitable evidence. Ask Borouge what documentation it requires before planning device use on the project.
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Enquiry · Borouge at Ruwais
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Borouge at Ruwais, United Arab Emirates
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Borouge at Ruwais
Launching Q4 2026
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Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.