Pipelines
The Ruwais refinery connects to three jetties on the Gulf and a pipeline network of more than 1,600 km across the emirate for distributing fuels.
UAE Refineries · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in UAE Refineries
ADNOC's Ruwais complex in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhannah area is the biggest refinery in the Middle East, with Ruwais Refinery East rated at over 922,000 barrels a day and Ruwais Refinery West at up to 417,000. Process units, tank farms and jetties are classified areas. Distribution partners for UAE refineries 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
WhereUAE Refineries
Short answer. UAE refineries 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.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. 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 UAE refineries
| 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 | UAE refineries: Loading jetties and gantries, Product pipelines, Refinery process units | Classified by the site operator |
Product · UAE Refineries
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 UAE Refineries. 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 · UAE refineries
UAE refineries: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- ADNOC
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Tank farms
- Loading jetties and gantries
- Product pipelines
Local conditions · UAE refineries
Site conditions at UAE refineries: what wears and what limits equipment
Umm Al Nar closed
ADNOC's older Abu Dhabi Refinery on Umm Al Nar Island, which processed up to 85,000 barrels a day, was shut in 2022 as ADNOC focused its downstream strategy on Ruwais.
Field notes · UAE refineries
More about UAE refineries that matters for portable equipment
UAE refineries: industry on the ground
One published refinery list gives the Jebel Ali refinery a capacity of 140,000 barrels a day, showing that it is a mid-sized plant compared with the Ruwais complex.
UAE refineries: industry on the ground
ADNOC's Ruwais Refinery East can process up to 922,000 barrels a day of crude and condensate, the largest refinery in the Middle East, and is closely integrated with other plants in the Ruwais industrial area.
UAE refineries: industry on the ground
The same list shows smaller Fujairah plants of 80,000, 7,500 and 70,000 barrels a day, so refining sites are scattered across the east coast as well as the Gulf.
UAE refineries: who works there
Outside Abu Dhabi, the Jebel Ali refinery in Dubai is run by ENOC Processing Company, a subsidiary of ENOC, the Dubai government's energy group established in 1993.
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 UAE refineries. A marking check at a refinery would compare each unit's zone, gas group and temperature class with the device marking. Process units, tank farms and loading jetties handle different products. The IS-04Z1 target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, still in progress; ADNOC decides what it accepts.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in UAE Refineries
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for UAE refineries. 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 UAE refineries.
- 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 · UAE Refineries
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in UAE Refineries 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 UAE Refineries 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 UAE refineries would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, tank farms, loading jetties and gantries, product pipelines. 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 UAE refineries?
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 UAE refineries.
Why do condensate splitters have different hazards from crude refineries?
A splitter typically produces mostly naphtha and jet fuel, which are light, volatile and easily ignited, so flammable vapour is the main concern. That usually means gas classification around pumps, tanks and loading areas; the operator sets the zones and gas group.
How big is the Jebel Ali refinery compared with Ruwais?
One published list gives Jebel Ali about 140,000 barrels a day, against several hundred thousand for the Ruwais complex. Smaller plants can mean fewer units on site, but hazards per unit are similar, and each has its own rules for contractors.
Does heat and salt air at the coast matter for a refinery handheld?
The Gulf coast is hot and humid, and outdoor equipment should resist heat and salt air. The IS-04Z1 is designed to IP68 with a 4,000 mAh battery, but heat and salt limits are not published. Ask for the datasheet and agree outdoor-use conditions with the operator.
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Enquiry · UAE refineries
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for UAE refineries, United Arab Emirates
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · UAE refineries
Launching Q4 2026
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