History
The company was established in 1974 and the first train was completed on 5 July 1977.
Bontang LNG · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Bontang LNG
Bontang hosts the Badak LNG plant, owned by Pertamina and run by PT Badak NGL. It has eight liquefaction trains with a design capacity of 22.5 million tonnes a year, though only a few are in service. Liquefaction, storage and loading create Zone 1 areas. Distribution partners for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
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 topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
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.
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 · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| 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
Reduced operation
Declining feed gas has cut output since 2001. Reporting in 2025 put only two trains in operation, with reactivation of Train F targeted for October 2028 as new gas arrives.
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: industry on the ground
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.
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.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: background
Bontang grew from a village into an industrial city after Badak LNG was founded in 1974 and Pupuk Kaltim three years later, and it became an autonomous city in 1999.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan. At an LNG plant with international contractors and reactivation work ahead, the IECEx scheme is a familiar common reference. The certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions would be what a reviewer reads. For the IS-04Z1 those are targets, not issued documents.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Bontang LNG
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service 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 an IECEx mobile phone in Bontang LNG 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 IECEx mobile phone in Bontang LNG 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.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
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
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 · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Launching Q4 2026
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