Rio hinterland
Itaborai lies east of Guanabara Bay and is linked to Niteroi by road.
Itaborai Petrochemical · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone in Itaborai Petrochemical
The Rio de Janeiro Petrochemical Complex (Comperj) in Itaborai was built by Petrobras on about 45 km2 of land, making it the company's largest single enterprise and one of the largest industrial sites in the world. Its gas processing unit, fed by the 355 km Rota 3 pipeline from the Santos Basin pre-salt, has operated commercially since November 2024 and reached 21 million cubic metres a day of capacity with a second train in May 2025. This page explains what to look for in an IECEx mobile phone for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj), and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
WhereItaborai Petrochemical
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned 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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
| 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 | Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): Natural gas processing unit, Gas pipeline receiving area, LPG and C5+ product handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Itaborai Petrochemical
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 Itaborai Petrochemical. 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 · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Working in Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): 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
- Petrobras
Classified areas to expect
- Natural gas processing unit
- Gas pipeline receiving area
- LPG and C5+ product handling
- Planned refining and lubricant units
Local conditions · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Conditions in Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) that affect handheld equipment
Pre-salt gas
The site receives rich gas that is processed into natural gas, LPG and C5+ for the petrochemical and fuel markets.
Field notes · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
More about Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) that matters for portable equipment
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): background
The site has since been re-profiled and appears in project listings as the Boaventura Energy Complex (formerly Comperj and Polo GasLub), with oil refining, ethylene, propylene and bioethanol among its topics.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): infrastructure
Itaborai is linked to Sao Goncalo and Niteroi by the Niteroi-Manilha highway, and most drivers heading west use the Sao Goncalo, Niteroi and Rio de Janeiro route rather than the Baixada Fluminense roads.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): industry on the ground
Itaborai has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area since the mid-2000s, linked to the chemical and petroleum industries and related construction.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): industry on the ground
Comperj's refining unit has a processing capacity of 165,000 barrels of oil a day, and it was initially planned to run heavy oil from the Marlim field in the Campos Basin.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj). Further units are announced for the complex, which could bring international engineering contractors to Itaborai. For them IECEx offers a familiar certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions. These are plans, so work may be under construction. The IS-04Z1 IECEx route is in progress.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Itaborai Petrochemical
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 · Itaborai Petrochemical
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Itaborai Petrochemical 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 Itaborai Petrochemical cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) would use it?
Likely candidates are natural gas processing unit, gas pipeline receiving area, lpg and c5+ product handling, planned refining and lubricant units. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
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.
Does the surrounding protected area affect equipment use?
It mainly affects environmental permitting rather than device choice, since parts of the municipality lie in the Macacu river basin protection area. For instruments, the site's permit conditions and spill-prevention rules are the practical guide, so ask the HSE team.
What hazardous areas would a petrochemical complex like Itaborai have?
Typically cracker, polymer, aromatics and tank farm areas, with gas groups from IIA through IIC where hydrogen is present. The operator's classification drawings define zones and temperature classes, so ask for them before choosing mobile devices.
Does pre-salt gas change what I should look for in a handset?
The site processes rich gas into natural gas, LPG and C5+, so light hydrocarbons are present. Check that the gas group and temperature class on the label suit the operator's classification of each unit. Do not assume a single marking covers every area.
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Enquiry · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
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