Scale
The basin averaged 4.2 million barrels of crude a day in 2019 and has Midland and Delaware sub-basins separated by the Central Basin Platform.
Permian Basin · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Permian Basin
The Permian Basin covers more than 86,000 square miles of West Texas and south-east New Mexico and is the highest-producing oil field in the United States. Zone 1 work arises at drilling rigs, wellsites, tank batteries, compressor stations and gas plants. Distribution partners for Permian Basin 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
WherePermian Basin
Short answer. Permian Basin 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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Permian Basin
| 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 | Permian Basin: Compressor stations, Gas processing plants, Drilling rigs | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Permian Basin
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 Permian Basin. 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 · Permian Basin
Permian Basin: 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
- Diamondback Energy
- ExxonMobil (through Pioneer)
Classified areas to expect
- Drilling rigs
- Wellsites and tank batteries
- Compressor stations
- Gas processing plants
Local conditions · Permian Basin
What Permian Basin means for portable equipment
Operators
Diamondback Energy is based in Midland and focuses on the Permian. ExxonMobil acquired Pioneer Natural Resources, a large Midland Basin acreage holder, on 3 May 2024.
Field notes · Permian Basin
More about Permian Basin that matters for portable equipment
Permian Basin: industry on the ground
The basin averaged about 4.2 million barrels of crude a day in 2019, making it the highest-producing oil field in the United States.
Permian Basin: who works there
Midland, Odessa and San Angelo serve as headquarters for much of the basin's oil production activity, so most contractors and service firms are based there.
Permian Basin: industry on the ground
The basin is also a major source of potash, with room-and-pillar mines in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, producing rock salt as a by-product.
Permian Basin: geography and layout
The basin has three main parts: the Midland Basin to the east, the Delaware Basin to the west and the Central Basin Platform between them, covering about 86,000 square miles.
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 Permian Basin. Large operators in the Permian, including those with global portfolios, may already use IECEx records in other regions. A certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions would be the documents to read. For the IS-04Z1 these are targets, and none has been issued while the product remains pre-launch.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Permian Basin
A distributor for Permian Basin 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 Permian Basin.
- 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 · Permian Basin
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Permian Basin 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 Permian Basin 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 Permian Basin would use it?
Likely candidates are drilling rigs, wellsites and tank batteries, compressor stations, gas processing 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 Permian Basin?
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 Permian Basin.
Why is Permian supply and service lead time important?
Activity is very large and moves with oil prices, so service teams can be stretched. Book calibration, repair and training slots early, and keep spare units for field crews to avoid downtime.
Does the Permian climate affect handsets?
The region is generally hot and dry in summer with dust, and cold snaps in winter. Look for dust-tight sealing, a wide operating temperature range and good battery behaviour, and verify details on the manufacturer's datasheet.
How should heat and distance shape device planning?
The climate is hot and arid and sites are spread out, so crews drive between them. Check battery behaviour in heat, keep chargers in vehicles or yards outside classified areas, and trial offline use where coverage is weak. IP68 helps with dust but is not explosion protection.
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Enquiry · Permian Basin
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Permian Basin, United States
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Permian Basin
Launching Q4 2026
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