Pemex: projects and investment
Ku-Maloob-Zaap, discovered by Pemex in 1979 in the Bay of Campeche about 105 km from Ciudad del Carmen, was developed with 17 oil platforms and 42 pipelines and became Mexico's most productive oil field.
Pemex · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Smartphone Supplier for Pemex
In July 2021 the energy secretariat appointed Pemex operator of the offshore Zama field, which would feed Pemex-run facilities, showing continued activity in Gulf of Mexico shallow waters. It owns six refineries (Cadereyta, Madero, Minatitlan, Salamanca, Salina Cruz and Tula) and the newer Dos Bocas refinery, and operates offshore fields such as Cantarell in the Bay of Campeche. This page sets out how an explosion proof smartphone supply route to Pemex 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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WherePemex
Short answer. An explosion proof smartphone for Pemex 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. 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 Pemex
| 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 | Pemex: Offshore platforms, Refinery process units, Petrochemical plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Mexico
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 Mexico. 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 · Pemex
Working with Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex): 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
- Salina Cruz (Oaxaca)
- Tula (Hidalgo)
- Cantarell (Bay of Campeche)
- Cadereyta (Nuevo Leon)
Classified areas
- Offshore platforms
- Refinery process units
- Petrochemical plants
Supplier approval · Pemex
Becoming an approved supplier to Pemex
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current 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 · Pemex
More about Pemex that matters for portable equipment
Pemex: projects and investment
In September 2021 Pemex and Braskem agreed a gas supply deal and a 400 million dollar ethane terminal at Laguna de Pajaritos in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, adding petrochemical handling in the south-east.
Pemex: background
Pemex was established by presidential decree on 7 June 1938, following the nationalisation of the oil industry that March, and has since been run as the Mexican state petroleum corporation.
Pemex: projects and investment
The Dos Bocas refinery plant opened in 2024 and was reported to be operating at 60% of capacity, transforming about 340,000 barrels a day of crude into fuels, so new-build units are being commissioned.
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 Pemex. In Mexican refineries and offshore platforms, explosion-proof is a casual phrase for several concepts. Flameproof Ex d protects fixed motors and enclosures, while intrinsic safety suits portable devices. A phone used on a Cantarell platform or in a Dos Bocas process unit is an intrinsic safety question, and the IS-04Z1 is designed around that concept.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Pemex
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Pemex 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 · Pemex
Frequently asked questions
Can Pemex buy the IS-04Z1 today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an explosion proof smartphone for Pemex cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 Pemex approve suppliers?
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply Pemex?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What language is needed for Pemex documentation and training?
Spanish is the working language, so manuals, safety instructions and training for any hazardous-area equipment are normally expected in Spanish. English may be accepted for engineering review, but ask Pemex's procurement and safety teams which language and format they require.
Is there a national certification route for equipment used on Pemex sites?
Mexico uses its own standards for electrical equipment in hazardous locations alongside recognised international certificates, and Pemex applies its own technical specifications as well. Confirm with Pemex procurement which certificates and local marks are accepted before offering handheld devices.
How do offshore conditions affect a handheld on a Campeche platform?
Salt spray, humidity and heat are constant on offshore decks. IP68 sealing helps against spray and rain but is not an explosion rating. Test the battery under local heat, and ask the platform's HSE team how handheld devices are controlled and where they may be charged.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Pemex
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Pemex, Mexico
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 · Pemex
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Pemex?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.