Reduced operation
Declining feed gas has cut output since 2001. Reporting in 2025 put only two trains in operation, with reactivation of Train F targeted for October 2028 as new gas arrives.
Bontang LNG · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Bontang LNG
Bontang hosts the Badak LNG plant, owned by Pertamina and run by PT Badak NGL. Bontang grew from a village into an industrial city after Badak LNG was founded in 1974 and Pupuk Kaltim three years later, and it became an autonomous city in 1999. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone distributor in Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereBontang LNG
Short answer. Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan 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.
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 smartphone for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
| 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 | Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: Gas pipelines, Loading jetties, LNG liquefaction trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Bontang LNG
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 Bontang LNG. 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 · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan 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
- Pertamina
- PT Badak NGL
Classified areas to expect
- LNG liquefaction trains
- LNG and LPG storage tanks
- Gas pipelines
- Loading jetties
Local conditions · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Conditions in Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan that affect handheld equipment
Climate
Hot, humid equatorial conditions on the East Kalimantan coast.
Field notes · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
More about Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan that matters for portable equipment
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: industry on the ground
PT Pupuk Kaltim, set up in 1977, turns local natural gas into ammonia and urea with four ammonia and five urea units, about 1.85 million tonnes of ammonia and 2.98 million tonnes of urea a year.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: logistics and access
The city's only airport is the private PT Badak Bontang Airport owned by Badak NGL, and its principal seaport is Loktuan Port, which was being expanded to relieve congestion at Balikpapan.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: who works there
PT Badak LNG was established on 26 November 1974 as a joint venture with Pertamina, Total, Vico and Jilco, and it currently produces around 22 million tonnes of LNG a year, mostly exported to Japan.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: climate and equipment wear
Bontang has a tropical rainforest climate with warm, stable temperatures and abundant rain, a drier period from about May to September and a wetter one from November to May.
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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan. A reviewer at Badak LNG would expect certificate evidence that traces to the equipment marking and its schedule of conditions. That evidence for the IS-04Z1 is in progress. A dual ATEX and IECEx route suits an LNG plant whose engineering and maintenance contractors work to international gas-industry practice.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Bontang LNG
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device locally.
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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan.
- 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 · Bontang LNG
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Bontang LNG 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 smartphone in Bontang LNG 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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan would use it?
Likely candidates are lng liquefaction trains, lng and lpg storage tanks, gas pipelines, loading jetties. 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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan?
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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan.
Is Bontang more than an LNG location for hazardous-area equipment?
Yes. The same city hosts a large fertiliser complex making ammonia and urea, plus coal mining operations nearby. That gives gas, toxic-gas and dust risks within a short distance, so check which area type and which operator rules apply to your task.
How do I get equipment to Bontang for an LNG site job?
Bontang has a private airport run by Badak NGL and the Loktuan seaport, but many visitors route through Balikpapan or Samarinda and travel by road. Plan extra time for customs clearance and for gate checks on electronic devices.
Does the reduced number of operating trains affect device requirements at Bontang?
It can, because idle trains may be under different isolation and permit rules, and reactivation brings contractor crews back. Requirements follow the operator's current classification, so ask PT Badak NGL which areas are live. Confirm with the site operator before planning any trial.
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Enquiry · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Bontang LNG?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.