Operator change
The block passed from Chevron's Indonesian subsidiary to PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan in 2021, after about 70 years, so procurement follows Pertamina group processes.
Pekanbaru Oil Field · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Pekanbaru Oil Field
Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau province on Sumatra and the regional base for the Rokan block, a 6,220 square kilometre oil area including the Minas, Duri and Bekasap fields. The Duri area developed as a residential hub for the workforce that supports production, with roads, electricity networks and storage tanks built alongside the field. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone distributor in Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau 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
WherePekanbaru Oil Field
Short answer. Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau 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. 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 Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau
| 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 | Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau: Oil treatment and storage, Steam generation and power facilities, Gathering stations | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Pekanbaru Oil Field
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 Pekanbaru Oil Field. 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 · Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau
Working in Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau: 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
- PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan
Classified areas to expect
- Gathering stations
- Wellheads and flowlines
- Oil treatment and storage
- Steam generation and power facilities
Local conditions · Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau
What Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau means for portable equipment
Equatorial climate
Pekanbaru has a tropical rainforest climate with rain in every month.
Field notes · Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau
More about Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau that matters for portable equipment
Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau: who works there
Pertamina Hulu Rokan now runs the Rokan block, which also includes the giant Minas field, where production began in April 1952, so one operator oversees several large mature fields around Pekanbaru.
Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau: infrastructure
A pipeline from Duri to the Dumai export terminal was completed by 1958, and the first road linking Pekanbaru with Dumai was built by the operator, forming the logistics spine of the Riau oil region.
Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau: background
Chevron Pacific Indonesia handed over the Rokan block to Pertamina Hulu Rokan on 8 August 2021 after 97 years in Indonesia and more than 12 billion barrels of oil produced from central Sumatra.
Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau: industry on the ground
The Duri field, discovered in 1941 and in production from 1954, covers 67.28 sq km in Riau and has produced more than 2.75 billion barrels, making it one of Indonesia's largest and most productive fields.
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 Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau. A reviewer on the Rokan block would expect certificate evidence matched to the marking, with its schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 evidence is in progress. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps because maintenance and service contractors working with PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan often come from international oilfield backgrounds.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Pekanbaru Oil Field
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau. 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 Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau.
- 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 · Pekanbaru Oil Field
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Pekanbaru Oil Field 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 smartphone in Pekanbaru Oil Field 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 Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau would use it?
Likely candidates are gathering stations, wellheads and flowlines, oil treatment and storage, steam generation and power facilities. 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 Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau?
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 Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau.
What hazardous areas are common in a mature oil field like Rokan?
Typical areas include wellheads, flowlines, gathering stations, tank farms, pump stations and loading facilities, where flammable vapour can be released. The operator sets the zones, so confirm the classification for each facility rather than assuming one rule for the whole field.
How do I get equipment to the Pekanbaru oil region?
The first road linking Pekanbaru with Dumai was built for the oilfield, and roads and a pipeline connect the Duri area to the Dumai port. Plan for customs clearance in Indonesia and site gate checks on electronics, and confirm lead times and import rules with your freight agent.
Is Pekanbaru itself a hazardous area?
No, Pekanbaru is the regional support city for the block. Hazardous areas are in the field facilities, such as gathering stations and treatment plants. Office and workshop areas usually follow normal rules. Ask the operator which areas are classified.
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Enquiry · Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau, Indonesia
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 · Pekanbaru and the Rokan block, Riau
Launching Q4 2026
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