ONGC: who works there
ONGC Videsh, the international arm renamed in 1989, holds overseas oil and gas projects, so some ONGC contractors also work to foreign operators' rules.
ONGC · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Smartphone Supplier for ONGC
It explores in 26 sedimentary basins of India, and its domestic operations are structured around 11 production assets, 7 exploratory basins and two plants at Hazira and Uran. It operates onshore basins such as Assam, Cambay and the East Coast, the Mumbai High offshore field, and gas processing plants at Hazira and Uran. This page sets out how an explosion proof smartphone supply route to ONGC 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 ONGC 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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted 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 smartphone for ONGC
| 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 | ONGC: Offshore production platforms, Onshore oil and gas production facilities, Gas processing plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · India
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 India. 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 · ONGC
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and the IS-04Z1
Where it operates and the kinds of classified area a handset would meet there.
Sites and areas
- Mumbai High offshore field
- Assam onshore fields
- Cambay basin
- Hazira gas processing plant
Classified areas
- Offshore production platforms
- Onshore oil and gas production facilities
- Gas processing plants
Supplier approval · ONGC
Supplier registration at ONGC
ONGC buyers register through its e-tender portal (user ID obtained via the new-bidder access authorisation link), and bidders need a digital signature certificate; confirm current rules with ONGC. 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 · ONGC
More about ONGC that matters for portable equipment
ONGC: geography and layout
The headquarters is Deendayal Urja Bhawan on Nelson Mandela Road in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, while the working assets are in Assam, Gujarat, Mumbai offshore, the Cauvery and Krishna Godavari regions.
ONGC: projects and investment
A 2015 offshore contract for the Bassein development project and a 2016 plan to invest in Tripura gas wells and surface facilities show continuing offshore and north-eastern activity.
ONGC: industry on the ground
ONGC accounts for around 70% of India's domestic crude oil and around 84% of its natural gas, so a large share of the country's upstream hazardous-area work sits with this one operator.
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 ONGC. On ONGC platforms and onshore fields people say explosion-proof loosely, but the real protection concepts differ. Flameproof Ex d contains an internal ignition inside a strong housing, while intrinsic safety limits electrical energy so ignition cannot occur. A phone used on Mumbai High decks or in Cambay production areas is normally an intrinsic safety question, and the IS-04Z1 is designed around that concept.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for ONGC
Nothing can be bought for ONGC 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.
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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.
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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 · ONGC
Frequently asked questions
Can ONGC 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 ONGC 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 ONGC approve suppliers?
ONGC buyers register through its e-tender portal (user ID obtained via the new-bidder access authorisation link), and bidders need a digital signature certificate; confirm current rules with ONGC.
How will SAMS supply ONGC?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Which standards apply to Ex equipment on Indian oil and gas sites?
India generally relies on Indian standards aligned with IEC explosive-atmosphere standards, with certification commonly through recognised Indian test bodies and regulation by the petroleum and explosives safety authorities. Confirm with ONGC and the certifying body which certificate it will accept before supply.
Does ONGC have a single supplier registration process?
ONGC runs its own procurement through vendor registration and tendering, and individual assets or contractors may buy equipment too. There is no public approved list for hazardous-area devices, so confirm current registration and certification requirements with the relevant ONGC procurement office.
Will a handset cope with Mumbai High offshore conditions?
Offshore decks mean salt spray and damp air. IP68 protects against dust and immersion but not against ignition; the Ex marking, still in progress, governs hazardous use. Ask the platform HSE team how handheld devices are controlled on deck, and test battery behaviour in local heat before any fleet purchase.
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Enquiry · ONGC
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for ONGC, India
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · ONGC
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for ONGC?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.