PPL: rules and approvals
The company was listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange in 2004 after an initial public offering, so it follows listed-company governance and procurement disclosure rules.
PPL · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for PPL
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is a Karachi-headquartered exploration and production company, 67.51 per cent government owned, best known for the Sui gas field in Balochistan. It also operates fields such as Kandhkot, Mazarani and Chachar. Buyers searching for an IECEx mobile phone supplier for PPL can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
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
RouteSupply
WherePPL
Short answer. An IECEx mobile phone for PPL cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for PPL
| 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 | PPL: Gas wellheads and gathering, Gas processing and compression plants, Condensate handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Pakistan
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 Pakistan. 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 · PPL
Pakistan Petroleum Limited and the IS-04Z1
Where it operates and the kinds of classified area a handset would meet there.
Sites and areas
- Sui (Balochistan)
- Kandhkot
- Mazarani
- Adhi
Classified areas
- Gas wellheads and gathering
- Gas processing and compression plants
- Condensate handling
Supplier approval · PPL
Becoming an approved supplier to PPL
PPL runs an e-procurement portal (eprocurement.ppl.com.pk) through which tenders are issued and bids submitted; confirm vendor registration steps with its support team. 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 · PPL
More about PPL that matters for portable equipment
PPL: background
Pakistan Petroleum Limited was incorporated on 5 June 1950, inheriting the assets of the Burmah Oil Company, which sold its remaining equity to the government in 1997, so it is a long-established producer.
PPL: background
The Kandhkot gas field was discovered in 1959, but production did not start until 1987 because of low demand, showing a long gap between discovery and development.
PPL: industry on the ground
PPL contributes over 20% of Pakistan's natural gas supplies and is one of the country's largest exploration and production companies, headquartered in Karachi.
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 PPL. Visiting service companies and EPCs often carry IECEx documentation from other markets, which is useful when they work on gas gathering at Sui or compression at Kandhkot. A reviewer should read the certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions, not just the front page. For the IS-04Z1, IECEx work is in progress.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for PPL
Nothing can be bought for PPL today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you at launch.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · PPL
Frequently asked questions
Can PPL buy the IS-04Z1 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 an IECEx mobile phone for PPL 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.
How does PPL approve suppliers?
PPL runs an e-procurement portal (eprocurement.ppl.com.pk) through which tenders are issued and bids submitted; confirm vendor registration steps with its support team.
How will SAMS supply PPL?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Where are PPL's main hazardous-area sites?
The Sui gas field in Balochistan and the Kandhkot field in Sindh are the best-known operations, with wells, gathering lines and gas processing facilities. Zoning is facility-specific, so ask PPL's HSE team for area classification drawings before specifying handheld equipment.
What certificates do Pakistani oil and gas sites usually accept?
Operators commonly accept recognised international explosive-atmosphere certificates such as ATEX or IECEx and may add their own specifications. There is no public approved list, so confirm with PPL which certificates it accepts for handheld devices in classified areas.
How are tenders issued by PPL?
The sheet says PPL runs an e-procurement portal through which tenders are issued and bids submitted. Registration steps and any vendor requirements should be confirmed with PPL's support team, as they may change. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and has no certificate, so it cannot be bid as certified equipment.
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Enquiry · PPL
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for PPL, Pakistan
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 · PPL
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for PPL?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.