KazMunayGas: background
KazMunayGas was created by presidential decree in February 2002 by merging Kazakhoil and Oil & Gas Transportation, so it combines upstream production with pipeline and transport operations in one national group.
KazMunayGas · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Supplier for KazMunayGas
KazMunayGas is Kazakhstan's national oil and gas company, formed in 2002 and headquartered in Astana. It has upstream, transport and refining interests, including the Atyrau and Pavlodar refineries, a 50% stake in the Shymkent refinery and a 20% stake in Tengizchevroil. This page sets out how an IECEx smartphone supply route to KazMunayGas will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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
RouteSupply
WhereKazMunayGas
Short answer. An IECEx smartphone for KazMunayGas 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 smartphone for KazMunayGas
| 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 | KazMunayGas: Refinery process units, Oil and gas production facilities, Pipeline stations | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kazakhstan
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 Kazakhstan. 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 · KazMunayGas
JSC NC KazMunayGas (KMG) and the IS-04Z1
Where it operates and the kinds of classified area a handset would meet there.
Sites and areas
- Atyrau refinery
- Pavlodar refinery
- Shymkent refinery (50% joint venture)
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Oil and gas production facilities
- Pipeline stations
Supplier approval · KazMunayGas
Becoming an approved supplier to KazMunayGas
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams. 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 · KazMunayGas
More about KazMunayGas that matters for portable equipment
KazMunayGas: projects and investment
The company holds a 20% share in the Tengizchevroil joint venture, so equipment and contractor standards at Tengiz are partly shaped by international partners as well as the national company.
KazMunayGas: who works there
Its upstream arms include KazMunaiGas Exploration Production for onshore fields and KazMunayTeniz for offshore oil and gas, so site rules can differ between the land and Caspian offshore businesses.
KazMunayGas: people and language
Support functions such as helicopter services (Eurasia-Air) and catering and camp support (KazMunaiGas Services Compass) sit inside the group, so remote-site crews often work under group logistics rules.
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 KazMunayGas. KazMunayGas has a joint-venture refinery and interests alongside international partners, so international contractors and licensors often arrive with IECEx documents. Reviewers there would look for a certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions. IECEx is a target for the IS-04Z1 and is in progress, so treat it as a planned route and not a held approval.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for KazMunayGas
There is no stock to order for KazMunayGas yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, certification is in progress, and supply will run through authorised distributors after the certificates are issued. Procurement teams can prepare now with the datasheet, the certification schedule and a safe-area evaluation.
- 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 · KazMunayGas
Frequently asked questions
Can KazMunayGas buy the IS-04Z1 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 for KazMunayGas 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.
How does KazMunayGas approve suppliers?
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply KazMunayGas?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Which KazMunayGas business unit should a supplier of intrinsically safe phones approach first?
It depends on where the devices will be used. Onshore field teams, offshore Caspian crews, gas transport and refining each run separate units with their own procurement. Typically you start with the unit's HSE and instrumentation groups and confirm requirements with the operator before any trial.
Do KazMunayGas sites use different hazardous-area conditions between onshore fields and offshore platforms?
Generally yes. Onshore fields in western Kazakhstan face cold winters and hot summers with dust, while offshore units add salt air and limited space. Zone classification is set per installation, so ask the unit for its area classification drawings before choosing handheld equipment.
Which KazMunayGas entity would approve a handheld device?
Equipment approval is run by the organisation itself, and the group structure may have changed, so ask which legal entity operates the site in question. Its procurement and HSE teams will state the evidence they require. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet, so share only the datasheet and target marking.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for KazMunayGas, other places in Kazakhstan, and the pages behind them.
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for KazMunayGasSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone for KazMunayGasSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone for KazMunayGasSame place, different guide
IECEx Mobile Phone for KazMunayGasSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for TengizchevroilElsewhere in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for KazakhstanEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · KazMunayGas
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for KazMunayGas, Kazakhstan
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · KazMunayGas
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for KazMunayGas?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.