Climate
Hot, humid equatorial conditions on the East Kalimantan coast.
Bontang LNG · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Smartphone Distributor in Bontang LNG
PT Pupuk Kaltim, set up in 1977, turns local natural gas into ammonia and urea with four ammonia and five urea units, about 1.85 million tonnes of ammonia and 2.98 million tonnes of urea a year. Liquefaction, storage and loading create Zone 1 areas. A hazardous area smartphone distributor in Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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
Search topichazardous area
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereBontang LNG
Short answer. Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area smartphone for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | 0, 1 or 2 for gas; 20, 21 or 22 for dust | Designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC | IIC (target) |
| Area drawing | The operator's own classification drawing | Decided by the site operator |
| Where it applies | Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: Gas pipelines, Loading jetties, LNG liquefaction trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Bontang LNG
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 Bontang LNG. 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 site · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Working in Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- Pertamina
- PT Badak NGL
Classified areas to expect
- LNG liquefaction trains
- LNG and LPG storage tanks
- Gas pipelines
- Loading jetties
Local conditions · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Site conditions at Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: what wears and what limits equipment
History
The company was established in 1974 and the first train was completed on 5 July 1977.
Field notes · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
More about Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan that matters for portable equipment
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: geography and layout
Bontang sits on the Makassar Strait coast of East Kalimantan and has only 160 sq km of land, of which about 32 percent of its administrative area is dry land, so industrial sites sit close to the sea and town.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: people and language
Bontang Industrial Technology College (STTIB) is the city's best known higher education institution, supplying local technicians for the gas, fertiliser and coal industries.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: logistics and access
The city's only airport is the private PT Badak Bontang Airport owned by Badak NGL, and its principal seaport is Loktuan Port, which was being expanded to relieve congestion at Balikpapan.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: who works there
PT Badak LNG was established on 26 November 1974 as a joint venture with Pertamina, Total, Vico and Jilco, and it currently produces around 22 million tonnes of LNG a year, mostly exported to Japan.
The term · hazardous area
What “hazardous area” means for a smartphone
A hazardous area is a place where flammable gas, vapour or combustible dust may be present. Standards divide these into zones: Zones 0, 1 and 2 for gas and vapour, and Zones 20, 21 and 22 for dust. Zone 1 and Zone 21 are the tier where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation, which is where the IS-04Z1 is designed to work. Anything carried in must be marked for the zone, gas group and temperature class of the area.
No certificate has been issued for the IS-04Z1 yet, so it must not be taken into a classified area until the certificate covering it exists and the site operator has accepted it.
In Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan. The classified areas here include LNG liquefaction trains, LNG and LPG storage tanks, gas pipelines and loading jetties. Pertamina and PT Badak NGL classify them, not SAMS. A buyer should obtain current zone drawings, since reactivation of idle trains may change which areas are active.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Bontang LNG
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Bontang LNG
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area smartphone in Bontang LNG today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does a hazardous area smartphone in Bontang LNG 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.
Which hazardous areas is the IS-04Z1 designed for?
Zone 1 and Zone 21 (gas and dust) with gas group IIC and temperature class T4, subject to certification. It must not be used in a classified area before its certificate is issued and the site has accepted it.
Which areas at Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan would use it?
Likely candidates are lng liquefaction trains, lng and lpg storage tanks, gas pipelines, loading jetties. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan.
Is Bontang more than an LNG location for hazardous-area equipment?
Yes. The same city hosts a large fertiliser complex making ammonia and urea, plus coal mining operations nearby. That gives gas, toxic-gas and dust risks within a short distance, so check which area type and which operator rules apply to your task.
How do I get equipment to Bontang for an LNG site job?
Bontang has a private airport run by Badak NGL and the Loktuan seaport, but many visitors route through Balikpapan or Samarinda and travel by road. Plan extra time for customs clearance and for gate checks on electronic devices.
Does the reduced number of operating trains affect device requirements at Bontang?
It can, because idle trains may be under different isolation and permit rules, and reactivation brings contractor crews back. Requirements follow the operator's current classification, so ask PT Badak NGL which areas are live. Confirm with the site operator before planning any trial.
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Enquiry · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Launching Q4 2026
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