ENAP: background
ENAP was created by Law No. 9618 on 19 June 1950 to prospect for and exploit oil in Tierra del Fuego and the Strait of Magellan, where deposits had been found between 1945 and 1950.
ENAP · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Smartphone Supplier for ENAP
Aconcagua is linked by pipeline to ENAP's Quintero marine terminal, which has crude and product tanks, pump areas and four moorings, including a single-buoy mooring for Suezmax and VLCC tankers. Through ENAP Refinerias it runs the Aconcagua, Bio Bio and Gregorio refineries, with combined capacity of 238,000 barrels per day, covering all of Chile's refining capacity. Buyers searching for an explosion proof smartphone supplier for ENAP can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
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 ENAP 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof smartphone for ENAP
| 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 | ENAP: Refinery process units, Fuel storage and loading, Marine terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Chile
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 Chile. 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 · ENAP
Working with Empresa Nacional del Petroleo (ENAP): 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
- Aconcagua refinery
- Bio Bio refinery
- Gregorio refinery (Magallanes)
- Maritime terminals at Quintero and San Vicente
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Fuel storage and loading
- Marine terminals
Supplier approval · ENAP
Becoming an approved supplier to ENAP
ENAP's website offers a supplier management portal (gestion de proveedores) for joining its vendor community and registering for procurement opportunities. 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 · ENAP
More about ENAP that matters for portable equipment
ENAP: logistics and access
The three refineries supply over 80% of Chile's fuel needs, so plant shutdowns and maintenance programmes have national importance and are scheduled carefully with contractors.
ENAP: industry on the ground
ENAP lists the main units at its Aconcagua refinery as including topping and vacuum, catalytic cracking, delayed coking, hydrocracking, alkylation, isomerisation, sulphuric acid and sulphur plants, with a flare system and its own emergency response brigade and fire station.
ENAP: geography and layout
The company is state-owned and based in Las Condes, Santiago, while its original oil exploration area lies far south in Tierra del Fuego and the Strait of Magellan.
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 ENAP. In ENAP refineries, 'explosion-proof' is a casual phrase for several concepts. Flameproof Ex d protects fixed motors and enclosures in process units, while intrinsic safety limits the energy of a portable device. A phone used on refinery rounds or at a marine terminal is a handheld, so the IS-04Z1 is designed around intrinsic safety.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for ENAP
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to ENAP 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 · ENAP
Frequently asked questions
Can ENAP 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 ENAP 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 ENAP approve suppliers?
ENAP's website offers a supplier management portal (gestion de proveedores) for joining its vendor community and registering for procurement opportunities.
How will SAMS supply ENAP?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What language should documentation be in for ENAP projects?
Spanish is the working language in Chile, so user guides, safety data and training are normally expected in Spanish, with English often acceptable for engineering review. Ask ENAP's procurement or safety team which format their approval process requires before submitting material.
How is equipment approved at ENAP?
Approval is run by ENAP itself, normally through its engineering, HSE and contractor management processes, and relies on recognised explosive-atmosphere certification. There is no public approved list, so confirm the current route and certificates accepted with ENAP's procurement before offering devices.
Does Magallanes weather change the choice of handset?
It can. The Gregorio refinery in Magallanes is colder and windier than central Chile, so battery capacity in cold and glove use matter. Check the device's stated operating temperature range against site conditions. IP68 helps with rain and dust but is not explosion protection. Confirm with ENAP's HSE team.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · ENAP
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for ENAP, Chile
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 · ENAP
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for ENAP?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.