Refinery scale
HPCL's Mumbai refinery covers 321 acres and dates from 1954. BPCL's Mumbai refinery is one of India's oldest operating refineries, with expansion planned under its Project Aspire.
Mumbai has two large refineries at Mahul and Trombay, BPCL's at about 13 million tonnes a year and HPCL's at 9.5 million tonnes a year. The climate is tropical wet and dry, with a nearly rainless stretch from October to May and a south-west monsoon from June to September that peaks in July. Distribution partners for Mumbai, Maharashtra are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Short answer. Mumbai, Maharashtra 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.
| 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 | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Marine oil handling, Chemical plants, Refinery process units | Classified by the site operator |

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Mumbai India. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
HPCL's Mumbai refinery covers 321 acres and dates from 1954. BPCL's Mumbai refinery is one of India's oldest operating refineries, with expansion planned under its Project Aspire.
Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate with intense rain from June to September, so outdoor devices need good water and corrosion protection.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the Institute of Chemical Technology are among the major engineering schools, giving a strong local pool of chemical and process engineers.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Navi Mumbai, opened in 1989, has surpassed a capacity of 4 million TEU of containers, with 30 container freight stations and links to 52 inland container depots.
BPCL's Mumbai refinery was described in 2014 as having a capacity of 12 million tonnes a year, with a new 6 million tonne distillation unit replacing older units.
The port is the terminal of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, which is expected to raise rail capacity from 27 to 100 trains a day.
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 Mumbai, Maharashtra. Mumbai's refineries sit in a dense urban area, so security teams and corporate HSE departments both review what enters site. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps international contractors who work on BPCL and HPCL projects. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet, and both routes are in progress.
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Mumbai, Maharashtra. 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.
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.
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.
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Likely candidates are refinery process units, petroleum storage terminals, marine oil handling, chemical plants. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
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 Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Mumbai has refineries in the Trombay area, including the Mumbai Refinery and BPCL's refinery. Each operator has its own access and equipment rules, so confirm with the specific site.
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre has a regional centre in Mumbai that carries out tests and issues service test certificates. Ask your supplier which certification applies to your specific handset.
Site access and security controls around the Mahul-Chembur area are normally strict. Devices may be logged or inspected at the gate, and contractors may need induction. Confirm with the site operator what documentation a new device needs before it can enter.
More on Mumbai India, and on other places in India.
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.