PetroSA: who works there
PetroSA has been a member of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa since 2002, which links it to the wider fuels sector and its industry safety practice.
PetroSA · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier for PetroSA
The first South African offshore well was drilled in 1969, and natural gas deposits were found on the continental shelf off the Southern Cape coast, which led to today's offshore gas business. It owns the Mossel Bay gas-to-liquids refinery and the offshore FA platform and gas fields of the Bredasdorp Basin that fed it. This page sets out how an explosion proof mobile phone supply route to PetroSA will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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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WherePetroSA
Short answer. An explosion proof mobile phone for PetroSA cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. 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 PetroSA
| 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 | PetroSA: Gas-to-liquids process units, Offshore platforms, Gas and condensate handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · South Africa
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 South Africa. 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 organisation · PetroSA
Working with The Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA): sites and classified areas
The main sites and the hazardous-area types a portable device is likely to meet at this organisation.
Sites and areas
- Mossel Bay GTL refinery
- FA production platform
- Bredasdorp Basin gas fields (F-A and E-M)
Classified areas
- Gas-to-liquids process units
- Offshore platforms
- Gas and condensate handling
Supplier approval · PetroSA
How suppliers reach PetroSA
PetroSA lists a supplier procurement portal on its website (procurement.petrosa.com); confirm current registration and equipment approval requirements with its procurement and HSE teams. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · PetroSA
More about PetroSA that matters for portable equipment
PetroSA: geography and layout
PetroSA is headquartered in Cape Town, while its main gas fields lie offshore about 89 km from Mossel Bay on the South Coast, so field and plant work are in different places.
PetroSA: rules and approvals
In 2020 the Cabinet approved merging PetroSA with the Strategic Fuel Fund and iGas to form a new national petroleum company, so organisational names and contacts may change; check the current entity.
PetroSA: industry on the ground
Its gas-to-liquids refinery at Mossel Bay has a capacity of about 45,000 barrels a day and converts gas and condensate into liquid fuels and chemicals, a process plant with gas and liquid hazards.
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 PetroSA. Gas-to-liquids process units and offshore platforms show why explosion-proof is not one concept. Flameproof Ex d is for fixed electrical equipment, while intrinsic safety suits portable devices. A phone relies on intrinsic safety, with a target marking of II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, subject to certification.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for PetroSA
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to PetroSA starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel at launch.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
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Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · PetroSA
Frequently asked questions
Can PetroSA buy the IS-04Z1 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 for PetroSA 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.
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.
How does PetroSA approve suppliers?
PetroSA lists a supplier procurement portal on its website (procurement.petrosa.com); confirm current registration and equipment approval requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply PetroSA?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Where would handheld intrinsically safe equipment be used at PetroSA?
The main classified areas are the offshore gas production units and the gas-to-liquids plant at Mossel Bay, with its process units, storage and loading. Exact zoning is set per installation, so ask PetroSA's HSE team for area classification drawings before specifying devices.
How does the coastal climate at Mossel Bay affect phone selection?
Mossel Bay is on the South Coast, so sea air brings salt and humidity that can corrode connectors and cases. Look for sealed ports, good ingress protection and corrosion-resistant materials, and ask the site about its own environmental requirements for portable electronics.
Is the Mossel Bay refinery operating at present?
The sheet notes search reports that it has been idle since 2020 with a phased restart planned, but this was not confirmed from a fetched page. Confirm current status with PetroSA. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and has no certificate, so no deployment can be planned yet.
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Enquiry · PetroSA
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for PetroSA, South Africa
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · PetroSA
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for PetroSA?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.