Closed in 2022
ADNOC states the refinery was shut down with zero flaring in 2022, and the land has since been repurposed to suit Abu Dhabi's future needs.
Umm Al Nar Refinery · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Umm Al Nar Refinery
Umm Al Nar Island in Abu Dhabi hosted the UAE's first refinery, inaugurated in 1976, which processed up to 85,000 barrels a day at its peak. ADNOC shut it in 2022 and focused its downstream refining and petrochemicals strategy on Ruwais, so current Zone 1 work is elsewhere. Distribution partners for Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery) are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereUmm Al Nar Refinery
Short answer. Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery) 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.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof mobile phone for Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery)
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ex marking | Group, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature class | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target) |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawing | IIC (target) |
| Temperature class | T-class below the ignition temperature of the gas | T4, 135 °C (target) |
| Where it applies | Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery): Decommissioned refinery process units (former), Site clearance and demolition works, Relocated process units being reassembled elsewhere in the UAE | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Umm Al Nar Refinery
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 Umm Al Nar Refinery. 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 · Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery)
Working in Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery): 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
- ADNOC
Classified areas to expect
- Decommissioned refinery process units (former)
- Site clearance and demolition works
- Relocated process units being reassembled elsewhere in the UAE
Local conditions · Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery)
Site conditions at Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery): what wears and what limits equipment
Equipment reused elsewhere
ADNOC says the refinery's processing units are being refurbished and reassembled at a location within the UAE, where more than 240 specialist staff will be employed.
Field notes · Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery)
More about Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery) that matters for portable equipment
Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery): geography and layout
Umm Al Nar island lies next to the city of Abu Dhabi and has been enlarged by land reclamation and dredging, so the current shoreline differs from the original.
Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery): background
The first archaeological excavations in Abu Dhabi began at Umm Al Nar in 1959, twelve years before the UAE was founded.
Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery): rules and approvals
UAE handsets need type approval from the federal Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and any remaining fuel or gas facility nearby will set its own device rules.
Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery): projects and investment
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has run three seasons of fieldwork at the island since 2020, so archaeology and industrial clearance can overlap in time.
The term · Ex-proof
What “Ex-proof” means for a smartphone
“Ex-proof” is shorthand for equipment carrying an explosion-protection marking (the Ex mark) that matches the area it enters. The marking states the protection concept, gas or dust group and temperature class, and it must be backed by a certificate issued by a recognised body, so a phone described as Ex-proof should come with a certificate number you can check.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to carry the marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. That is a target: certification is in progress, no certificate has been issued, and SAMS will publish the certificate numbers when they exist.
In Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery). A marking check on a former refinery would start with whether any zone classification remains active during clearance. Where a decommissioned unit is still being purged or opened, the operator decides the zone, gas group and temperature class. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, still pending certification, so check it against that classification.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Umm Al Nar Refinery
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery). 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 Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery).
- 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 · Umm Al Nar Refinery
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof mobile phone in Umm Al Nar Refinery 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 Ex-proof mobile phone in Umm Al Nar Refinery 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.
What Ex marking will the IS-04Z1 carry?
The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. It becomes a marking only when the certificate is issued; until then it is a design target.
Which areas at Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery) would use it?
Likely candidates are decommissioned refinery process units (former), site clearance and demolition works, relocated process units being reassembled elsewhere in the uae. 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 Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery)?
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 Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery).
Do heritage rules affect demolition or clearance works there?
The archaeological site is protected and fenced by a concrete wall of about 1,760 m, and archaeological fieldwork has continued since 2020. Works near it typically need approval and exclusion zones; confirm requirements with the site owner and the authority responsible for heritage.
Where is similar refinery work happening in Abu Dhabi now?
Refining is concentrated at Ruwais, about 240 km west of the city, where process units, tank farms and jetties operate. For equipment buyers, Ruwais is the relevant site, while the older Umm Al Nar island is mostly a decommissioned and heritage-sensitive location.
Where should a buyer look for current ADNOC refinery demand?
ADNOC describes its downstream refining and petrochemicals as concentrated at Ruwais in the Al Dhafra region, and refinery units from Umm Al Nar are being reassembled at another UAE location. A buyer should ask the relevant ADNOC contractor which site the equipment will serve before specifying anything.
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Enquiry · Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery)
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery), United Arab Emirates
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 · Umm Al Nar (former ADNOC refinery)
Launching Q4 2026
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