ADNOC: background
ADNOC was founded in 1971 and now has 16 subsidiary companies across upstream, midstream and downstream activities, so site practice can differ from one group company to another.
ADNOC · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Smartphone Supplier for ADNOC
ADNOC Industrial Gas, founded in 2007 with Linde, makes industrial gases used by the oil, gas and petrochemical industries and works closely with gas processing. Its website quotes oil production capacity of 4.85 million barrels a day, and its group companies run large onshore and offshore sites. This page sets out how an explosion proof smartphone supply route to ADNOC 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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Short answer. An explosion proof smartphone for ADNOC 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.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof smartphone for ADNOC
| 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 | ADNOC: Gas processing trains, LNG trains at Das Island, Refinery process units | Classified by the site operator |
Product · United Arab Emirates
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 United Arab Emirates. 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 · ADNOC
Working with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC): 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
- Habshan gas complex
- Das Island
- Ruwais refinery and industrial complex
- Asab, Buhasa and Bab gas facilities
Classified areas
- Gas processing trains
- LNG trains at Das Island
- Refinery process units
- NGL fractionation
Supplier approval · ADNOC
Supplier registration at ADNOC
ADNOC's website links suppliers to the ADNOC Supplier Hub, which has a supplier registration service and an In-Country Value (ICV) programme section; the page content could not be read in full, so confirm current requirements with the relevant group company. 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 · ADNOC
More about ADNOC that matters for portable equipment
ADNOC: projects and investment
A joint venture between ADNOC (60 per cent) and ADQ (40 per cent) was launched in 2020 to invest in chemicals projects in the planned Ruwais Derivatives Park.
ADNOC: industry on the ground
ADNOC Gas Processing, established in 1975 as GASCO, runs the largest gas processing complex in Abu Dhabi, with 26 processing trains and over 3,000 kilometres of pipeline.
ADNOC: industry on the ground
ADNOC LNG processes and loads liquefied gas at Das Island, with exports going mainly to East Asia and especially Japan, so jetties and island logistics are part of the operation.
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 ADNOC. Offshore platforms, LNG processing at Das Island and petrochemical units show that explosion-proof covers several concepts. Flameproof Ex d suits fixed equipment, while intrinsic safety suits handhelds. A phone relies on the second. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, subject to certification.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for ADNOC
Nothing can be bought for ADNOC today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you 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.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · ADNOC
Frequently asked questions
Can ADNOC 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 smartphone for ADNOC 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.
How does ADNOC approve suppliers?
ADNOC's website links suppliers to the ADNOC Supplier Hub, which has a supplier registration service and an In-Country Value (ICV) programme section; the page content could not be read in full, so confirm current requirements with the relevant group company.
How will SAMS supply ADNOC?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
How do island and offshore ADNOC sites differ for equipment planning?
Das Island and offshore platforms involve marine transfer, salt air, high humidity and strong heat, plus controlled access by boat or helicopter. Check corrosion resistance, ingress protection and temperature range, and ask the operator about transfer rules and any restrictions on batteries or devices.
Which ADNOC sites typically need Zone 1 phones and tablets?
Typically gas processing trains, LNG and NGL units, refinery process areas, petrochemical plants and offshore platforms. Each ADNOC group company classifies its own facilities, so request the hazardous-area drawing, gas group and temperature class from the specific operating company before choosing equipment.
What do suppliers need to register with ADNOC?
The sheet says suppliers are directed to ADNOC's supplier registration (the ADNOC Commercial Directory, now under its Supplier Hub) for Group tenders, and an In-Country Value certificate is generally required, per third-party guides. Confirm with the relevant group company. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate.
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Enquiry · ADNOC
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for ADNOC, United Arab Emirates
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 · ADNOC
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for ADNOC?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.