North Hub project
Reports describe an FPSO designed for 1 billion standard cubic feet of gas a day, in about 2,000 metres of water, with first steel cut in July 2026 and commercial production targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028.
Indonesia Offshore Rigs · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Indonesia Offshore Rigs
Indonesia's offshore oil and gas includes the Kutai Basin off East Kalimantan, where the Makassar Strait North Hub project, operated by the Searah venture of Eni and Petronas, is building a floating production unit. Platforms, FPSOs and drilling rigs are classified hazardous areas. Distribution partners for Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereIndonesia Offshore Rigs
Short answer. Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
| 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 | Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: Drilling rigs, Wellhead areas, Offshore production platforms | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Indonesia Offshore Rigs
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 Indonesia Offshore Rigs. 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 · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
Working in Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: 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
- Searah (Eni and Petronas joint venture)
- Pertamina Hulu Mahakam
Classified areas to expect
- Offshore production platforms
- FPSO process and storage areas
- Drilling rigs
- Wellhead areas
Local conditions · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
What Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields means for portable equipment
Offshore logistics
Crews and equipment move by supply vessel or helicopter, so equipment is normally certified and approved before mobilisation.
Field notes · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
More about Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields that matters for portable equipment
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: geography and layout
Indonesia is said to have around 60 sedimentary basins, of which only 22 have been explored and exploited, so offshore drilling remains an active frontier for new fields.
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: people and language
About 80 per cent of people in the Natuna islands are of Malay origin, and Terengganuan Malay is used alongside Indonesian, which matters for hiring and site communication near the offshore gas area.
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: industry on the ground
The Mahakam block, in East Kalimantan, was reported to supply around 30 percent of Indonesia's natural gas, about 1.7 billion cubic feet a day in mid-2013, plus condensate.
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: projects and investment
The East Natuna gas field in the South China Sea is believed to hold about 46 trillion cubic feet of proven gas, one of the biggest reserves in Southeast Asia, though development has been long delayed.
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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields. An offshore marking check would read the zone for each deck, wellhead area or process module against the label. Hydrocarbon gas with some hydrogen-bearing streams may appear, so reviewers read the actual drawings. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, which is unapproved.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Indonesia Offshore Rigs
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields. 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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields.
- 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 · Indonesia Offshore Rigs
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Indonesia Offshore Rigs today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an Ex-proof smartphone in Indonesia Offshore Rigs 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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields would use it?
Likely candidates are offshore production platforms, fpso process and storage areas, drilling rigs, wellhead areas. 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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields?
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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields.
Can I take a standard smartphone onto an offshore rig?
Usually not into classified areas. Offshore installations normally restrict personal electronics to safe areas unless a device carries the certification the operator accepts for the relevant zone and gas group. Ask the operator for its portable-electronics policy before mobilising.
How does tropical weather affect handheld equipment on rigs near Indonesia?
Warm temperatures, high humidity, salt spray and heavy squalls are typical, so devices usually need good ingress protection, corrosion-resistant ports and sealed battery compartments. Check the rating against the rig's environment and the operator's specification.
Do monsoon seasons matter for offshore device planning?
Yes, because monsoon seasons affect access and weather windows, so spares and crew changes may be delayed. Plan extra devices and charging in a safe area. Salt and humidity also matter for seals. Confirm logistics with the operator's offshore team.
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Enquiry · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields, Indonesia
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 · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Indonesia Offshore Rigs?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.