PTT: who works there
Affiliated companies include PTT Exploration and Production, PTT Global Chemical and PTT Green Energy, so upstream, petrochemical and power sites each have their own operating teams and procurement.
PTT · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for PTT
PTT is Thailand's state-controlled national energy company, with the Ministry of Finance holding 51.1%. In 2016 PTT reported 4,616 employees at the parent and 24,680 at its subsidiaries, which shows most operational staff and contractors sit within subsidiary companies. This page sets out how an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone supply route to PTT will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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
RouteSupply
WherePTT
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for PTT 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.
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 PTT
| 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 | PTT: LPG terminals, Group refineries and petrochemical units, Gas separation plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Thailand
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 Thailand. 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 · PTT
Working with PTT Public Company Limited: 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
- Map Ta Phut, Rayong
- Gulf of Thailand gas pipelines
Classified areas
- Gas separation plants
- Gas pipelines and receiving facilities
- LPG terminals
- Group refineries and petrochemical units
Supplier approval · PTT
Becoming an approved supplier to PTT
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 · PTT
More about PTT that matters for portable equipment
PTT: infrastructure
PTT owns extensive submarine gas pipelines in the Gulf of Thailand and a network of LPG terminals across the country, so offshore pipelines and LPG storage sites are key hazardous-area locations.
PTT: background
Between 1981 and 1983 the authority built Thailand's first gas transmission pipeline linking the Erawan and Bongkot fields with the Bang Pakong and South Bangkok power plants, starting gas-based power generation.
PTT: projects and investment
In 2012 PTT Exploration and Production took over Cove Energy, which held an 8.5% share in a large offshore natural gas field in Mozambique, extending PTT's offshore gas work abroad.
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 PTT. A PTT reviewer would expect certificate evidence that names the model and the marking for its gas separation plants, pipelines and receiving facilities. International contractors and group-company projects may carry ATEX or IECEx papers, so a dual route helps comparison. The IS-04Z1 programme is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for PTT
There is no stock to order for PTT 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 · PTT
Frequently asked questions
Can PTT buy the IS-04Z1 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 for PTT 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.
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.
How does PTT 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 PTT?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What language is expected for training and documents in Thailand?
Thai is the working language for site staff, while English is commonly used in engineering and international projects. Manuals and training for hazardous-area devices are therefore often expected in Thai and English. Confirm the required languages with the relevant PTT group company.
How does Thailand's tropical climate affect phones in the field?
Gulf of Thailand and Rayong-area sites are hot and humid with heavy monsoon rain and salty air, which stresses seals, connectors and batteries. Look for high ingress protection, corrosion resistance and a suitable temperature rating, and ask the site about its own environmental limits.
Would the phone cope with humid monsoon conditions at Map Ta Phut?
The IS-04Z1 is IP68 rated against dust and water, which helps with rain and humidity. Temperature and humidity limits will be set by the final certificate and datasheet, so check them. IP68 is not explosion protection. Certification is in progress and nothing has been issued.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for PTT, other places in Thailand, and the pages behind them.
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone for PTTSame place, different guide
IECEx Mobile Phone for PTTSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone for PTTSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone for PTTSame place, different guide
Thailand market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for ThailandEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · PTT
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for PTT, Thailand
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · PTT
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for PTT?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.