LNG terminal
Petronet LNG reported the Dahej terminal expanded from 17.5 to 22.5 million tonnes a year, with the additional capacity commissioned by 31 March 2026. A third jetty for LNG, ethane and propane is being built.
Dahej India · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Dahej India
Dahej is a cargo port and industrial area in Bharuch district on the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat. It hosts Petronet LNG's terminal and petrochemical and liquid-handling operations, so gas, LNG and chemical handling create Zone 1 areas. An Ex-proof smartphone distributor in Dahej, Gujarat 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
WhereDahej India
Short answer. Dahej, Gujarat 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 Dahej, Gujarat
| 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 | Dahej, Gujarat: Petrochemical plants, Liquid chemical tank terminals, LNG storage and regasification | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Dahej India
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 Dahej India. 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 · Dahej, Gujarat
Working in Dahej, Gujarat: 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
- Petronet LNG
- ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL)
- Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company (GCPTCL)
Classified areas to expect
- Petrochemical plants
- Liquid chemical tank terminals
- LNG storage and regasification
- Ethane and propane handling
Local conditions · Dahej, Gujarat
Site conditions at Dahej, Gujarat: what wears and what limits equipment
Port and hinterland
Dahej is a deep-water cargo port handling LNG, chemicals, coal and petroleum products, with a large Special Economic Zone in its hinterland and rail and road links.
Field notes · Dahej, Gujarat
More about Dahej, Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
Dahej, Gujarat: logistics and access
The nearest airports are at Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara, and Bharuch, about 45 kilometres away, is being connected to Dahej by a broad-gauge rail siding.
Dahej, Gujarat: infrastructure
It is the first terminal in India to load LNG into trucks, with four truck-loading bays, and acts as a hub for small-scale LNG for customers without pipeline access.
Dahej, Gujarat: geography and layout
The port lies in the Gulf of Cambay at the junction of the Guljaria and Ban creeks and is a natural deep-water port taking vessels with a draft of up to 25 metres.
Dahej, Gujarat: infrastructure
The hinterland is being developed as a special economic zone of 30,000 hectares, with the four-lane highway being widened to six lanes and the rail line upgraded to broad gauge sidings.
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 Dahej, Gujarat. A marking check at Dahej would compare the device against natural gas, ethane and propane areas and chemical tank areas. Light hydrocarbons often point to lower gas groups, while some chemicals need other groups. The plant's classification sets the requirement. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Dahej India
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Dahej, Gujarat. 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 Dahej, Gujarat.
- 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 · Dahej India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Dahej India today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an Ex-proof smartphone in Dahej India cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 Dahej, Gujarat would use it?
Likely candidates are lng storage and regasification, ethane and propane handling, marine jetties, petrochemical plants. 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 Dahej, Gujarat?
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 Dahej, Gujarat.
How big is the tidal range at Dahej and does it matter?
High water can rise 10 to 11 metres, which affects vessel movements, jetty operations and marine support work. Schedules usually follow tide tables, so build flexibility into plans for jetty visits.
What are the main hazardous areas at the Dahej LNG terminal?
LNG sites typically classify areas around storage tanks, vaporisation units, jetty loading arms and truck loading bays, because vapour can form a flammable mixture with air. The operator defines the zones, so request the drawings and accepted approvals before entering.
What should be checked for monsoon and coastal conditions at Dahej?
Check ingress rating, corrosion resistance of connectors and seals, and how the device is stored between shifts. Heavy rain, salty air and heat all matter. IP68 helps with water, but explosion protection comes only from the marking. Ask the operator about its portable equipment rules in wet weather.
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Enquiry · Dahej, Gujarat
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Enquiry · Dahej, Gujarat
Launching Q4 2026
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