Energy and water security
JTC states that the island also hosts power generation and desalination plants and supports Singapore's natural gas supply, so work there covers utilities as well as process plants.
Jurong Island · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Jurong Island
Jurong Island is Singapore's integrated energy and chemicals park of about 3,000 hectares, formed from seven small islands and developed by JTC. It hosts over 100 global companies in refining, olefins and chemical manufacturing, so gas and vapour (Zone 1) areas are widespread. Distribution partners for Jurong Island 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
WhereJurong Island
Short answer. Jurong Island 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.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Jurong Island
| 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 | Jurong Island: Chemical and petrochemical plants, LNG storage and loading, Underground rock cavern storage | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Jurong Island
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 Jurong Island. 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 · Jurong Island
Jurong Island at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- ExxonMobil
- BASF
- Chevron Oronite
- Mitsui Chemicals Group
Classified areas to expect
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- LNG storage and loading
- Underground rock cavern storage
- Marine jetties
Local conditions · Jurong Island
Site conditions at Jurong Island: what wears and what limits equipment
Dense cluster
Many operators sit close together, so contractors often move between plants that each run separate permit and approval systems.
Field notes · Jurong Island
More about Jurong Island that matters for portable equipment
Jurong Island: logistics and access
Visitors enter through the Jurong Island Checkpoint, where they exchange an identity card or passport for a Jurong Island visitor pass before travelling on to the plant they are visiting.
Jurong Island: rules and approvals
One refinery on the island forbids mobile phones and other electrical or electronic equipment in its process plant and classified hazardous areas, and requires visitors to declare cameras, computers and laptops at security.
Jurong Island: who works there
Aster's Bukom refinery and its Jurong Island chemical complex are linked by a 5 km subsea pipeline, so products and feedstocks move between the two islands without ship transfers.
Jurong Island: infrastructure
Jurong Rock Caverns, completed in 2014, were the first commercial underground liquid-hydrocarbon storage in Southeast Asia, sited under the seabed of Banyan Basin about 120 metres (390 feet) below sea level.
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 Jurong Island. With so many multinational operators on one island, IECEx is a common shared reference for contractors who work in several countries. The certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions would be reviewed by each plant's HSE team. For the IS-04Z1 these are targets only, as certification is in progress.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Jurong Island
A distributor for Jurong Island would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 Jurong Island.
- 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 · Jurong Island
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Jurong Island 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 smartphone in Jurong Island 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 Jurong Island would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery and cracker process units, chemical and petrochemical plants, lng storage and loading, underground rock cavern storage. 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 Jurong Island?
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 Jurong Island.
Are the underground storage caverns a hazardous area?
The caverns store crude oil, condensate, naphtha and gasoil, so hydrocarbon vapour hazards are expected around the facility's surface operations. The actual zone boundaries are set by the operator's area classification drawings, so confirm them before taking any portable device near the site.
How do visitors get onto Jurong Island?
Visitors typically apply for a Jurong Island visitor pass at the island checkpoint, exchanging an identity card or passport, and then collect a separate security pass at the plant. Each plant sets its own induction, escort and screening steps, so book the visit through a named sponsor.
Does underground rock cavern storage change the requirement?
Jurong Rock Caverns hold crude oil and petrochemical products below ground, adding confined-space and below-ground classified areas. The plant sets the classification and entry rules. Ask the operator which zone applies and whether handhelds are permitted, and check that the marking suits that zone.
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Enquiry · Jurong Island
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Jurong Island, Singapore
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 · Jurong Island
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Jurong Island?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.