Pertamina: rules and approvals
Like other contractors, Pertamina holds a cooperation contract with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Body, and it falls under the coordination of the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises.
Pertamina · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone for Pertamina
Pertamina was created in August 1968 by merging Pertamin and Permina, and in 2003 it became a limited company, PT Pertamina (Persero), under the 2001 Oil and Natural Gas Act. It covers upstream oil and gas, refining, gas, shipping and fuel distribution through subholdings, and operates six refineries. If you are specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Pertamina, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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
RouteSpecification
WherePertamina
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Pertamina: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Pertamina
| 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 | Pertamina: Refinery process units, Oil and gas production facilities, Fuel terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Indonesia
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. 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 · Pertamina
Working with PT Pertamina (Persero): 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
- Balongan refinery
- Kasim refinery
- Dumai refinery
- Plaju refinery
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Oil and gas production facilities
- Fuel terminals
Supplier approval · Pertamina
How suppliers reach Pertamina
Pertamina lists a general procurement programme and an e-procurement system (GEPSMART) on its website; confirm current vendor requirements with Pertamina. 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 · Pertamina
More about Pertamina that matters for portable equipment
Pertamina: geography and layout
The company is headquartered in Jakarta, while its major refineries and LNG plants are in West Java, East Kalimantan, Central Sulawesi and Aceh, so travel between sites often involves flights.
Pertamina: industry on the ground
PT Badak LNG operates a plant at Bontang in East Kalimantan with 8 trains and a total capacity of 22.5 million tonnes a year, in which Pertamina has invested through an operating company.
Pertamina: industry on the ground
As of 2013 Pertamina operated six oil refineries with a combined capacity of around one million barrels a day, and it has not built a new refinery since Balongan in West Java opened in the mid-1990s.
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 Pertamina. Pertamina's refineries draw visiting contractors and licensors from abroad, and these usually think in IECEx terms. For them the evidence is a certificate of conformity plus its schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 is targeting IECEx, currently in progress, so a Pertamina reviewer should read it as a planned route rather than an approval already held.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Pertamina
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Pertamina
Frequently asked questions
Can Pertamina 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 IECEx mobile phone for Pertamina 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.
How does Pertamina approve suppliers?
Pertamina lists a general procurement programme and an e-procurement system (GEPSMART) on its website; confirm current vendor requirements with Pertamina.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
What language should training and documents be in?
Bahasa Indonesia is the national working language, so safety instructions and training for hazardous-area equipment are normally expected in Indonesian, with English often accepted for engineering review. Confirm the language required with Pertamina's procurement and HSE teams.
Which Pertamina facilities are likely to need intrinsically safe handhelds?
Likely places include refineries such as Balongan, LNG plants like Bontang and Donggi Senoro, fuel terminals and tanker jetties. Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas exist around process units, loading and storage. Classification is site-specific, so ask each facility's HSE team for area drawings.
Is humidity a problem for batteries and screens in Indonesian refineries?
Heat and humidity are routine, and IP68 sealing protects the housing from moisture and rain. Battery life still falls in high temperatures, so test the 4,000 mAh battery under local conditions. IP68 is not an explosion rating. Ask the site HSE team how portable devices are charged and stored.
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Enquiry · Pertamina
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Pertamina, 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 · Pertamina
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Pertamina?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.