LNG terminal
Petronet LNG reported the Dahej terminal expanded from 17.5 to 22.5 million tonnes a year, with the additional capacity commissioned by 31 March 2026. A third jetty for LNG, ethane and propane is being built.
Dahej India · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Dahej India
Dahej is a cargo port and industrial area in Bharuch district on the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat. It hosts Petronet LNG's terminal and petrochemical and liquid-handling operations, so gas, LNG and chemical handling create Zone 1 areas. An IECEx smartphone distributor in Dahej, Gujarat 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereDahej India
Short answer. Dahej, Gujarat 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 Dahej, Gujarat
| 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 | Dahej, Gujarat: Ethane and propane handling, Marine jetties, Petrochemical plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Dahej India
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 Dahej India. 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 · Dahej, Gujarat
Dahej, Gujarat: 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
- Petronet LNG
- ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL)
- Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company (GCPTCL)
Classified areas to expect
- Ethane and propane handling
- Marine jetties
- Petrochemical plants
- Liquid chemical tank terminals
Local conditions · Dahej, Gujarat
Conditions in Dahej, Gujarat that affect handheld equipment
Port and hinterland
Dahej is a deep-water cargo port handling LNG, chemicals, coal and petroleum products, with a large Special Economic Zone in its hinterland and rail and road links.
Field notes · Dahej, Gujarat
More about Dahej, Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
Dahej, Gujarat: logistics and access
Dahej has two LNG jetties, the first for Q-Flex vessels and the second for Q-Max carriers, and had handled 3,538 cargoes by 30 September 2024.
Dahej, Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
The surrounding Bharuch district has a tropical savanna climate, with average maxima of about 40 degrees Celsius in April and May and around 800 millimetres of monsoon rain by September.
Dahej, Gujarat: who works there
Port users include Petronet LNG, the Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company, ONGC OPAL, Birla Copper, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Reliance Industries, each with its own jetty or facility.
Dahej, Gujarat: industry on the ground
Petronet LNG's Dahej terminal has a capacity of 17.5 million tonnes a year with eight LNG storage tanks and is being expanded to 22.5 million tonnes in two phases.
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 Dahej, Gujarat. Contractors and project teams at Dahej include international firms working on LNG expansion and petrochemical packages. Such teams usually compare IECEx certificates of conformity and schedules of conditions between projects. The IS-04Z1 is being assessed on this route, and nothing has been issued to date.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Dahej India
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Dahej, Gujarat. 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 Dahej, Gujarat.
- 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 · Dahej India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Dahej India 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 Dahej India cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined 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 Dahej, Gujarat would use it?
Likely candidates are lng storage and regasification, ethane and propane handling, marine jetties, petrochemical plants. 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 Dahej, Gujarat?
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 Dahej, Gujarat.
How big is the tidal range at Dahej and does it matter?
High water can rise 10 to 11 metres, which affects vessel movements, jetty operations and marine support work. Schedules usually follow tide tables, so build flexibility into plans for jetty visits.
What are the main hazardous areas at the Dahej LNG terminal?
LNG sites typically classify areas around storage tanks, vaporisation units, jetty loading arms and truck loading bays, because vapour can form a flammable mixture with air. The operator defines the zones, so request the drawings and accepted approvals before entering.
What should be checked for monsoon and coastal conditions at Dahej?
Check ingress rating, corrosion resistance of connectors and seals, and how the device is stored between shifts. Heavy rain, salty air and heat all matter. IP68 helps with water, but explosion protection comes only from the marking. Ask the operator about its portable equipment rules in wet weather.
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Enquiry · Dahej, Gujarat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Dahej, Gujarat, India
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Dahej, Gujarat
Launching Q4 2026
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Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.