Ownership has changed
Petrobras has sold some refineries (for example RLAM in Bahia and Reman in Manaus), so procurement rules differ by owner.
Brazil Refineries · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Brazil Refineries
Of eight refineries once offered for sale, only two were sold (Mataripe and the Manaus refinery), and Petrobras later resumed investing in the rest of its refining park. Petrobras operates about ten refineries in Brazil, including Replan at Paulinia (415,000 barrels a day), Revap at Sao Jose dos Campos and Reduc at Duque de Caxias, each with classified process, storage and loading areas. Distribution partners for Brazilian 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
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DeviceMobile Phone
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WhereBrazil Refineries
Short answer. Brazilian 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.
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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof mobile phone for Brazilian refineries
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Protection concept | Flameproof (Ex d) or intrinsic safety (Ex i) | Intrinsic safety, level ib |
| Zone suitability | Zone 1 gas and Zone 21 dust | Design target for Zone 1 and 21 |
| Certificate | Number, issuing body and schedule of conditions | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Brazilian refineries: Refinery process units, Crude and product tank farms, Loading racks and jetties | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Brazil 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 Brazil 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 · Brazilian refineries
Brazilian refineries 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
- Petrobras
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Crude and product tank farms
- Loading racks and jetties
- Hydrotreater and hydrogen units
Local conditions · Brazilian refineries
What Brazilian refineries means for portable equipment
Spread across regions
Refineries sit in the south-east, south, north-east and elsewhere, so logistics differ by site.
Field notes · Brazilian refineries
More about Brazilian refineries that matters for portable equipment
Brazilian refineries: infrastructure
Regap has a photovoltaic plant of 13,300 kW with about 20,000 solar panels, the first at a Petrobras refinery, and Petrobras plans 55.5 MW of solar capacity across its refining sites.
Brazilian refineries: projects and investment
At the Gabriel Passos refinery (Regap) in Betim, Minas Gerais, capacity of 166,000 b/d is being raised by 25,000 b/d with start-up planned for 2027, and sustainable aviation fuel production is being introduced.
Brazilian refineries: who works there
The Abreu e Lima refinery in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, is being expanded with a new production line to refine heavy crude from the pre-salt region.
Brazilian refineries: logistics and access
The same plan allocates 2.1 billion dollars to remove logistics bottlenecks, including expanding and optimising terminals and transport infrastructure that serve the refineries.
The term · explosion proof
What “explosion proof” means for a smartphone
“Explosion proof” is the phrase most buyers use for equipment that may be taken into a classified hazardous area. Strictly, it covers several protection concepts: a flameproof enclosure (Ex d) contains an internal explosion, while intrinsic safety (Ex i) limits electrical energy so that an ignition cannot start. Phones are normally intrinsically safe, because a flameproof handset would be too heavy to carry all shift.
The IS-04Z1 uses intrinsic safety, with a marking target of Ex ib IIC T4, and is designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21. It is pre-launch, certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
In Brazilian refineries. In the refinery context, explosion-proof is a casual term spanning process units, tank farms, loading racks and jetties. Fixed equipment may use flameproof Ex d, whereas a handheld relies on intrinsic safety. The IS-04Z1 is designed on the intrinsic safety principle and awaits certification.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Brazil Refineries
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Brazilian 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 Brazilian 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 · Brazil Refineries
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an explosion proof mobile phone in Brazil Refineries 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 explosion proof mobile phone in Brazil 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.
Is the IS-04Z1 explosion proof or intrinsically safe?
It is intrinsically safe (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), which is the usual way to make a phone for hazardous areas. It is not a flameproof (Ex d) design, and certification is still in progress.
Which areas at Brazilian refineries would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, crude and product tank farms, loading racks and jetties, hydrotreater and hydrogen units. 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 Brazilian 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 Brazilian refineries.
What zone classifications typically apply inside a refinery process unit?
Process units, pump areas, tank farms, loading racks and sample points commonly contain Zone 1 or Zone 2 gas areas, often gas group IIA or IIB with hydrogen areas in IIC. The refinery's area classification drawings are the authority, so request them before specifying handheld devices.
Which Brazilian refineries are the busiest for new project work?
Current plans point to Replan, Repar, Regap, Reduc, RPBC and Abreu e Lima, with revamps, hydroprocessing and sustainable fuels projects announced. Timelines can shift, so treat them as indicative and confirm scope and schedule with the operator or its main contractors.
Do all Brazilian refineries buy in the same way?
No. Petrobras has sold some refineries, for example RLAM in Bahia and Reman in Manaus, so procurement rules differ by owner. Purchasing is usually through registered-supplier processes. Confirm equipment approval and documentation requirements with the site operator and its HSE team.
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Enquiry · Brazilian refineries
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Brazilian refineries, Brazil
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Brazilian refineries
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