Petronas: background
The first oil well in Malaysia was drilled at Miri in Sarawak in 1910, known as the Grand Old Lady, which shows a long industrial history in north Borneo and ageing facilities in places.
Petronas · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone for Petronas
PETRONAS is Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, integrated across exploration, production, refining, gas, LNG and petrochemicals. Its Malaysian sites include the Kertih petrochemical complex, Bintulu LNG, Melaka refining and the Pengerang integrated complex. If you are specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Petronas, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status of the IS-04Z1.
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
RouteSpecification
WherePetronas
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Petronas: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 Petronas
| 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 | Petronas: Offshore platforms, LNG liquefaction, Refinery process units | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Malaysia
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 Malaysia. 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 · Petronas
Working with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS): 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
- Kertih (Terengganu)
- Bintulu (Sarawak)
- Melaka
- Pengerang (Johor)
Classified areas
- Offshore platforms
- LNG liquefaction
- Refinery process units
- Petrochemical complexes
Supplier approval · Petronas
Supplier registration at Petronas
Suppliers apply for a PETRONAS licence or registration through the PETRONAS Licensing Management System (PLMS), then trade through its procurement platforms such as the Unified Procurement Platform and B2B Marketplace. A licence covers upstream and downstream supply; a registration covers downstream subsidiaries only. 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 · Petronas
More about Petronas that matters for portable equipment
Petronas: logistics and access
Petronas made its first crude shipment, 358,000 barrels to Japan, on 1 September 1975, and its lubricants subsidiary now operates in over 100 markets, indicating strong export and marine logistics.
Petronas: who works there
Petronas Carigali, formed in 1978, is the principal exploration and production subsidiary, with Petronas Dagangan and Petronas Chemicals handling marketing and petrochemicals, so each business unit runs its own sites.
Petronas: background
Petronas was established and incorporated on 17 August 1974 under the Petroleum Development Act, and is vested with all oil and gas resources in Malaysia, so it is the licensor as well as an operator.
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 Petronas. A PETRONAS reviewer would expect certificate evidence before a handheld enters an offshore platform, LNG plant or refinery unit. Its sites involve international contractors, EPCs and licensors, so a dual ATEX and IECEx route lets one product answer both families of paperwork. The IS-04Z1 is in certification and no certificate has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Petronas
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 · Petronas
Frequently asked questions
Can Petronas buy the IS-04Z1 today?
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.
What does an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Petronas 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 Petronas approve suppliers?
Suppliers apply for a PETRONAS licence or registration through the PETRONAS Licensing Management System (PLMS), then trade through its procurement platforms such as the Unified Procurement Platform and B2B Marketplace. A licence covers upstream and downstream supply; a registration covers downstream subsidiaries only.
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.
How do suppliers register with Petronas?
Petronas runs a vendor registration and licensing process for suppliers and contractors, and its business units apply their own technical assessment. Details change, so confirm the current registration route and product categories directly with Petronas procurement before offering equipment.
Which Petronas sites typically need intrinsically safe phones?
Typical Zone 1 and Zone 2 sites include offshore platforms, gas processing and LNG facilities such as Bintulu, refineries, petrochemical plants and fuel terminals. Classification is site-specific, so ask the operating unit's HSE team for area classification drawings and its rules for portable electronics.
Does a supplier need a PETRONAS licence to sell a handheld device?
PETRONAS says suppliers apply for a licence or registration through its licensing system. A licence covers upstream and downstream supply, while a registration covers downstream subsidiaries only. Check current requirements with PETRONAS. SAMS has appointed no distributor, and the IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet.
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Enquiry · Petronas
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Petronas, Malaysia
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Petronas
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Petronas?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.