RDMP upgrade
The Jakarta Post reported that the new residual fluid catalytic cracking unit was due to start in November 2025, with a naphtha unit following in mid-2026.
Balikpapan · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Balikpapan
Balikpapan in East Kalimantan is the site of Pertamina's Refinery Unit V, operated by PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan. The RDMP upgrade is raising capacity from 260,000 towards 360,000 barrels per day, so process units and tank farms are Zone 1 areas. Distribution partners for Balikpapan, 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereBalikpapan
Short answer. Balikpapan, 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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Balikpapan, 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 | Balikpapan, East Kalimantan: Crude and product storage, Marine crude mooring and tanks, Refinery process units | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Balikpapan
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 Balikpapan. 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 · Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Pertamina
- PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Residual fluid catalytic cracking unit
- Crude and product storage
- Marine crude mooring and tanks
Local conditions · Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
Conditions in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan that affect handheld equipment
Crude supply
The project includes a single point mooring for very large crude carriers and two one-million-barrel crude tanks at Lawe-Lawe.
Field notes · Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
More about Balikpapan, East Kalimantan that matters for portable equipment
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan: rules and approvals
Indonesia's six large refineries are Cilacap, Balikpapan, Dumai, Musi, Balongan and Tuban, and the country imported about 787 thousand barrels a day of petroleum products in 2024, so reliability work at Balikpapan matters nationally.
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan: background
Oil drilling began at Balikpapan on 10 February 1897, a date now used as the city's anniversary, and the Dutch company BPM made the town its headquarters in 1907, so petroleum has shaped the place for well over a century.
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan: industry on the ground
After the upgrade the refinery can make fuel to Euro 5 standard, and it sits alongside Cilacap as one of Indonesia's two largest refineries, so new process units stand beside older ones in the same complex.
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan: who works there
Pertamina took over the area's oil operations from Shell in 1965, and the refinery is now run by PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan, formed in 2019 to operate Refinery Unit V on an operation and maintenance basis.
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 Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. The RDMP upgrade brings contractors used to the IECEx scheme into a Pertamina site. A certificate of conformity and its schedule of conditions would be the shared reference. For the IS-04Z1 those documents are targets, not issued, so they cannot yet support any purchase.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Balikpapan
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 Balikpapan, 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 · Balikpapan
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Balikpapan 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 smartphone in Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan, East Kalimantan would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, residual fluid catalytic cracking unit, crude and product storage, marine crude mooring and tanks. 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 Balikpapan, 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 Balikpapan, East Kalimantan.
Which operator should I contact for equipment approval at the Balikpapan refinery?
Refinery Unit V is run by PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan, part of the Pertamina group. Contractors and suppliers normally register through Pertamina's vendor processes and follow the site's own permit and induction rules, so confirm the current route with the plant.
Are there new and old process areas at Balikpapan to consider for classification?
Yes. The upgrade added a residue catalytic cracking unit and raised capacity by 100 thousand barrels a day beside the existing units, so area classification drawings can differ between revamped and legacy sections. Ask for the current hazardous-area drawings for the unit you will work in.
Will the RDMP upgrade change what handsets are accepted at Balikpapan?
Possibly, because new units bring new classified areas and contractor equipment rules. The operator sets the requirements for each phase. Ask Pertamina or its contractors for current device approval procedures and do not assume earlier approvals cover new areas. Confirm with the site operator.
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Enquiry · Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Balikpapan, 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 · Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Balikpapan?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.