Dispersed fields
Rumaila lies roughly 50 km south-west of Basra and other fields are further out, so crews travel long distances between sites.
Basra · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Basra
Basra is Iraq's southern oil hub and the base of the Basra Oil Company. Super-giant onshore fields such as Rumaila and Majnoon lie in the governorate, and most crude is exported through the Al Basrah Oil Terminal, so Zone 1 work is routine across the area. An Ex-proof smartphone distributor in Basra 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereBasra
Short answer. Basra 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.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned for Q4 2026. 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 smartphone for Basra
| 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 | Basra: Gas processing plants, Crude storage and export terminals, Degassing and gathering stations | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Basra
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 Basra. 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 · Basra
Basra at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Basra Oil Company
- Rumaila Operating Organisation (Basra Oil Company with BP and PetroChina)
- Basra Energy Company (BP and PetroChina venture, Rumaila)
Classified areas to expect
- Degassing and gathering stations
- Wellheads and flowlines
- Gas processing plants
- Crude storage and export terminals
Local conditions · Basra
What Basra means for portable equipment
Extreme heat and humidity
Summer temperatures regularly exceed 50 C with humidity that can pass 90 per cent, which affects device thermal limits and battery life.
Field notes · Basra
More about Basra that matters for portable equipment
Basra: climate and equipment wear
The city is consistently one of the hottest on the planet, with summer temperatures regularly above 50 degrees Celsius, so heat management is a safety factor for outdoor work.
Basra: logistics and access
Southern terminals exported about 3.23 million barrels a day in December 2024, so tank farms, pump stations and metering systems are heavily used.
Basra: who works there
Basra Oil Company, headquartered in Basra, handles exploration, drilling, production, storage and export in the south and was previously known as the Iraqi South Oil Company.
Basra: logistics and access
Umm Qasr, Iraq's main deep-water port, opened in July 1967 and is linked by railway to Basra and Baghdad.
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 Basra. At a Basra wellhead or degassing station, a marking check would read the label for zone, gas group and temperature class and compare each with what the operator has classified. Oil and gas processing with associated gas can involve various gas groups, so the target marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 would be read against the site's own documents.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Basra
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Basra. 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 Basra.
- 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 · Basra
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Basra 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 smartphone in Basra 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.
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 Basra would use it?
Likely candidates are degassing and gathering stations, wellheads and flowlines, gas processing plants, crude storage and export terminals. 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 Basra?
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 Basra.
Who runs the main oil fields near Basra?
Basra Oil Company is the state operator, and fields such as Rumaila and Majnoon are run through operating organisations or ventures with partners such as BP, CNPC and Petronas. Site access rules come from each operator.
Why is Basra important for hazardous-area equipment?
It is the base for Basra Oil Company and the very large fields of the south, plus storage and export terminals. These create wellsite, gathering, tank and jetty hazardous areas across a wide region.
Who decides if a device may enter a Rumaila-type site?
Entry is normally controlled through operator-issued permits, and each operator runs its own technical review and approved-vendor process. The operator also classifies the area. A supplier cannot self-approve a device, so submit the datasheet and certification status early to the relevant operator or contractor.
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Enquiry · Basra
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Basra, Iraq
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Basra
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Basra?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.