Pre-salt gas
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Itaborai Petrochemical · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in Itaborai Petrochemical
The Boaventura Energy Complex at Itaborai, Rio de Janeiro state, is the former Comperj petrochemical project. Its gas processing unit, fed by the 355 km Rota 3 pipeline from the Santos Basin pre-salt, has operated commercially since November 2024 and reached 21 million cubic metres a day of capacity with a second train in May 2025. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj), and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
RouteSpecification
WhereItaborai Petrochemical
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
| 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 | Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): Natural gas processing unit, Gas pipeline receiving area, LPG and C5+ product handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Itaborai 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 Itaborai 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 · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Petrobras
Classified areas to expect
- Natural gas processing unit
- Gas pipeline receiving area
- LPG and C5+ product handling
- Planned refining and lubricant units
Local conditions · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Conditions in Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) that affect handheld equipment
Further construction
Petrobras has announced base-oil, diesel and jet fuel units for the complex and a link with Reduc; these are plans, so work may be under construction.
Field notes · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
More about Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) that matters for portable equipment
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): industry on the ground
The aromatics section of the original design included butadiene at 154,000 t/y, styrene at 400,000 t/y and benzene at 355,000 t/y, so flammable liquids and vapours were central to the plan.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): background
The site has since been re-profiled and appears in project listings as the Boaventura Energy Complex (formerly Comperj and Polo GasLub), with oil refining, ethylene, propylene and bioethanol among its topics.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): projects and investment
The Rio de Janeiro Petrochemical Complex (Comperj) in Itaborai was built by Petrobras on about 45 km2 of land, making it the company's largest single enterprise and one of the largest industrial sites in the world.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): infrastructure
Itaborai is linked to Sao Goncalo and Niteroi by the Niteroi-Manilha highway, and most drivers heading west use the Sao Goncalo, Niteroi and Rio de Janeiro route rather than the Baixada Fluminense roads.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj). At the Boaventura Energy Complex, reviewers will want certificate evidence that fits the Brazilian Inmetro-accredited route for Ex equipment. A dual ATEX and IECEx route is designed to help international contractors involved in further construction. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Itaborai Petrochemical
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Itaborai Petrochemical
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Itaborai Petrochemical 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 ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Itaborai Petrochemical 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.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) would use it?
Likely candidates are natural gas processing unit, gas pipeline receiving area, lpg and c5+ product handling, planned refining and lubricant units. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
Does the surrounding protected area affect equipment use?
It mainly affects environmental permitting rather than device choice, since parts of the municipality lie in the Macacu river basin protection area. For instruments, the site's permit conditions and spill-prevention rules are the practical guide, so ask the HSE team.
What hazardous areas would a petrochemical complex like Itaborai have?
Typically cracker, polymer, aromatics and tank farm areas, with gas groups from IIA through IIC where hydrogen is present. The operator's classification drawings define zones and temperature classes, so ask for them before choosing mobile devices.
Does pre-salt gas change what I should look for in a handset?
The site processes rich gas into natural gas, LPG and C5+, so light hydrocarbons are present. Check that the gas group and temperature class on the label suit the operator's classification of each unit. Do not assume a single marking covers every area.
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Enquiry · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj), Brazil
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 · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
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