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ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Singapore Refinery

Singapore's crude refining is run by ExxonMobil, Singapore Refining Company and Aster, with facilities on Jurong Island and Pulau Bukom. Singapore Refining Company operates a Jurong Island refinery capable of processing 290,000 barrels of crude oil a day, supplying fuel products and chemical feedstocks to domestic and export markets. An ATEX and IECEx mobile phone distributor in Singapore refineries would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Singapore Refinery, front view
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
WhereSingapore Refinery

Short answer. Singapore refineries 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.

Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. 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 Singapore refineries

What to check, and where the IS-04Z1 stands today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
MarkingII 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plateDesign target; not yet marked
EU-type examination certificateNotified body number and certificate IDIn progress with TÜV; not issued
IECEx certificate of conformityNumber listed on the IECEx online registerIn progress; not issued
Where it appliesSingapore refineries: Jetties, Utility and cogeneration areas, Refinery process unitsClassified by the site operator
Product · Singapore Refinery

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Singapore Refinery. 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 · Singapore refineries

Working in Singapore refineries: operators and classified areas

The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.

Operators and companies on site

  • ExxonMobil
  • Singapore Refining Company (SRC)
  • Aster Chemicals and Energy

Classified areas to expect

  • Refinery process units
  • Crude and product storage
  • Jetties
  • Utility and cogeneration areas
Local conditions · Singapore refineries

What Singapore refineries means for portable equipment

SRC

Singapore Petroleum Company holds a 50% interest in SRC, whose refinery can process 290,000 barrels of crude per day; Chevron holds the other 50%.

Aster

Aster describes the Pulau Bukom refinery as operating at 237,000 barrels per day.

Field notes · Singapore refineries

More about Singapore refineries that matters for portable equipment

Singapore refineries: who works there

The organisation includes dedicated functions for process safety, reliability and maintenance, and procurement and warehouse, which are the usual contacts for contractors and equipment suppliers.

Singapore refineries: rules and approvals

The refinery's published rules state that mobile phones and other electrical or electronic equipment must not be used in the process plant area or other classified hazardous areas.

Singapore refineries: infrastructure

Jurong Rock Caverns store crude oil, condensate, naphtha and gasoil underground nearby, supporting feedstock flexibility for refiners on Jurong Island.

Singapore refineries: rules and approvals

Visitors surrender contraband such as matches and lighters, declare cameras, computers and laptops, wear a security pass at all times and stay with their sponsor inside the refinery.

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 Singapore refineries. Reviewers at Singapore's refineries would expect ATEX and IECEx evidence, since turnaround contractors and licensors work across several refineries and countries. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress, so only a datasheet is available now. ExxonMobil, Singapore Refining Company and Aster each decide what they accept, so evidence may need adapting per site.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Singapore Refinery

A distributor for Singapore refineries 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 Singapore refineries.
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 · Singapore Refinery

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Singapore Refinery today?

Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.

What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Singapore Refinery 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 Singapore refineries would use it?

Likely candidates are refinery process units, crude and product storage, jetties, utility and cogeneration areas. 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 Singapore refineries?

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 Singapore refineries.

Can I use a phone inside a Singapore refinery?

One refinery on Jurong Island publishes a ban on mobile phones and other electrical or electronic equipment in its process plant and classified hazardous areas. Devices certified for the zone may be allowed only with prior approval, so ask your sponsor before the visit.

What does a refinery visit involve in practice?

Typically a visitor pass at the island checkpoint, a plant security pass, an indemnity form, security screening, declaration of electronic equipment and an escort by a named sponsor for the whole visit. Allow extra time at the gate and arrive with approved paperwork.

Do hydrogen units change the marking needed?

Hydrogen is a Group IIC gas, so any unit handling it can call for IIC equipment, whereas many fuels fall in IIA or IIB. The IS-04Z1 target marking includes IIC but is not yet issued. Ask the refinery which units hold hydrogen.

Enquiry · Singapore refineries

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Singapore refineries, Singapore

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 · Singapore refineries

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