North Hub project
Reports describe an FPSO designed for 1 billion standard cubic feet of gas a day, in about 2,000 metres of water, with first steel cut in July 2026 and commercial production targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028.
Indonesia Offshore Rigs · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Indonesia Offshore Rigs
Indonesia's offshore oil and gas includes the Kutai Basin off East Kalimantan, where the Makassar Strait North Hub project, operated by the Searah venture of Eni and Petronas, is building a floating production unit. Platforms, FPSOs and drilling rigs are classified hazardous areas. An IECEx mobile phone distributor in Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields 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 topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereIndonesia Offshore Rigs
Short answer. Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields 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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
| 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 | Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: Drilling rigs, Wellhead areas, Offshore production platforms | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Indonesia Offshore Rigs
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 Indonesia Offshore Rigs. 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 · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
Working in Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: 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
- Searah (Eni and Petronas joint venture)
- Pertamina Hulu Mahakam
Classified areas to expect
- Offshore production platforms
- FPSO process and storage areas
- Drilling rigs
- Wellhead areas
Local conditions · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
What Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields means for portable equipment
Offshore logistics
Crews and equipment move by supply vessel or helicopter, so equipment is normally certified and approved before mobilisation.
Field notes · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
More about Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields that matters for portable equipment
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: geography and layout
Indonesia is said to have around 60 sedimentary basins, of which only 22 have been explored and exploited, so offshore drilling remains an active frontier for new fields.
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: people and language
About 80 per cent of people in the Natuna islands are of Malay origin, and Terengganuan Malay is used alongside Indonesian, which matters for hiring and site communication near the offshore gas area.
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: industry on the ground
The Mahakam block, in East Kalimantan, was reported to supply around 30 percent of Indonesia's natural gas, about 1.7 billion cubic feet a day in mid-2013, plus condensate.
Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields: projects and investment
The East Natuna gas field in the South China Sea is believed to hold about 46 trillion cubic feet of proven gas, one of the biggest reserves in Southeast Asia, though development has been long delayed.
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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields. A project led by international partners naturally draws on IECEx documentation alongside local rules. The certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions would be checked before mobilisation. For the IS-04Z1 those are targets, not issued, so no offshore specification can rely on them yet.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Indonesia Offshore Rigs
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields 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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields.
- 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 · Indonesia Offshore Rigs
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Indonesia Offshore Rigs 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 IECEx mobile phone in Indonesia Offshore Rigs 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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields would use it?
Likely candidates are offshore production platforms, fpso process and storage areas, drilling rigs, wellhead areas. 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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields?
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 Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields.
Can I take a standard smartphone onto an offshore rig?
Usually not into classified areas. Offshore installations normally restrict personal electronics to safe areas unless a device carries the certification the operator accepts for the relevant zone and gas group. Ask the operator for its portable-electronics policy before mobilising.
How does tropical weather affect handheld equipment on rigs near Indonesia?
Warm temperatures, high humidity, salt spray and heavy squalls are typical, so devices usually need good ingress protection, corrosion-resistant ports and sealed battery compartments. Check the rating against the rig's environment and the operator's specification.
Do monsoon seasons matter for offshore device planning?
Yes, because monsoon seasons affect access and weather windows, so spares and crew changes may be delayed. Plan extra devices and charging in a safe area. Salt and humidity also matter for seals. Confirm logistics with the operator's offshore team.
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Enquiry · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields, 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 · Indonesian offshore oil and gas fields
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Indonesia Offshore Rigs?
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