PDO: industry on the ground
PDO delivers the majority of Oman's crude oil production and natural gas supply, making it the dominant operator for onshore exploration and production in the Sultanate.
PDO · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Supplier for PDO
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is Oman's main oil and gas producer, operating a concession of about 90,000 square kilometres. Early exploration was slow because supplies had to cross desert and mountain terrain from Duqm to the Jebel Fahud area, a reminder that many PDO fields are still remote from the coast. This page sets out how an ATEX and IECEx smartphone supply route to PDO 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSupply
WherePDO
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone for PDO 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.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. 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 PDO
| 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 | PDO: Wellheads and flowlines, Gas processing plants, Oil production and gathering stations | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Oman
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 Oman. 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 · PDO
Working with Petroleum Development Oman: 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
- Yibal
- Nimr
- Marmul
- Saih Rawl
Classified areas
- Wellheads and flowlines
- Gas processing plants
- Oil production and gathering stations
Supplier approval · PDO
How suppliers reach PDO
Joint Supplier Registration System (JSRS) certification from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals is a prerequisite before suppliers can be qualified by PDO; PDO's website has a Vendor Corner for registration. 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 · PDO
More about PDO that matters for portable equipment
PDO: background
The first commercially significant oil find came at Yibal in April 1962, followed by Natih in 1963 and Fahud, and the first export cargo left Oman on 27 July 1967.
PDO: rules and approvals
Supplier guides stress that PDO assesses safety, quality and local value creation when approving vendors, so contractors working in its fields should expect safety induction and local content questions.
PDO: who works there
PDO is owned 60 per cent by the Government of Oman, 34 per cent by Shell, 4 per cent by TotalEnergies and 2 per cent by Partex, and employs more than 9,000 people.
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 PDO. A PDO procurement or HSE reviewer would expect certificate evidence tied to the exact equipment and zone, not a brochure claim. Across a concession of about 90,000 square kilometres, a dual ATEX and IECEx route would help contractors who arrive with approvals from several jurisdictions. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for PDO
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to PDO starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel at launch.
- 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.
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Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · PDO
Frequently asked questions
Can PDO 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 PDO 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 PDO approve suppliers?
Joint Supplier Registration System (JSRS) certification from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals is a prerequisite before suppliers can be qualified by PDO; PDO's website has a Vendor Corner for registration.
How will SAMS supply PDO?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
How should devices cope with conditions in PDO's desert fields?
Interior fields combine high summer heat, fine dust and long distances from workshops, so check the operating temperature range, ingress protection against dust, battery behaviour in heat and the availability of field support. Confirm any site-specific limits with the PDO asset team before deployment.
What do I need to supply handheld devices to PDO's fields?
Supplier guides indicate PDO requires registered, approved vendors before tenders, and assesses safety, quality and local value creation. For classified areas, expect the equipment to be checked against PDO's own HSE and electrical standards. Confirm current registration and approval steps directly with PDO procurement and HSE.
Does a supplier need to register before PDO can consider the phone?
The sheet states that JSRS certification from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals is a prerequisite before PDO can qualify suppliers, and PDO has a Vendor Corner for registration. Confirm the current steps with PDO's procurement team. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch with certification in progress.
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Enquiry · PDO
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for PDO, Oman
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · PDO
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for PDO?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.