Petronas: projects and investment
In 1978 Petronas set up the Malaysia LNG joint venture with Mitsubishi and Shell, taking 65% equity, which led to the large LNG complex in Bintulu, Sarawak, with its cryogenic and gas hazards.
Petronas · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Supplier for Petronas
PETRONAS is Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, integrated across exploration, production, refining, gas, LNG and petrochemicals. Its Malaysian sites include the Kertih petrochemical complex, Bintulu LNG, Melaka refining and the Pengerang integrated complex. This page sets out how an IECEx smartphone supply route to Petronas 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
WherePetronas
Short answer. An IECEx smartphone for Petronas 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 Petronas
| 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 | Petronas: LNG liquefaction, Refinery process units, Petrochemical complexes | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Malaysia
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 Malaysia. 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 · Petronas
Working with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS): sites and classified areas
The main sites and the hazardous-area types a portable device is likely to meet at this organisation.
Sites and areas
- Kertih (Terengganu)
- Bintulu (Sarawak)
- Melaka
- Pengerang (Johor)
Classified areas
- LNG liquefaction
- Refinery process units
- Petrochemical complexes
- Gas processing plants
Supplier approval · Petronas
How suppliers reach Petronas
Suppliers apply for a PETRONAS licence or registration through the PETRONAS Licensing Management System (PLMS), then trade through its procurement platforms such as the Unified Procurement Platform and B2B Marketplace. A licence covers upstream and downstream supply; a registration covers downstream subsidiaries only. 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 · Petronas
More about Petronas that matters for portable equipment
Petronas: geography and layout
The headquarters is in Tower 1 of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, while operating assets are offshore and in Sarawak, Sabah and the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Petronas: industry on the ground
The company is vertically integrated, active in exploration, extraction, refining, distribution and marketing, power generation and trading, so hazardous areas span offshore platforms, plants and fuel retail.
Petronas: industry on the ground
The ASEAN Fertilizer plant at Bintulu in Sarawak was set up in 1980, adding ammonia and urea processing to the Bintulu industrial cluster.
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 Petronas. PETRONAS runs LNG, refining and petrochemical sites with international contractors and technology providers, many of whom work from IECEx documents. Reviewers would look for a certificate of conformity and its schedule of conditions. IECEx is a target for the IS-04Z1 and remains in progress, so treat it as a planned route, not a held approval.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Petronas
There is no stock to order for Petronas 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 · Petronas
Frequently asked questions
Can Petronas buy the IS-04Z1 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 for Petronas cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated 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 Petronas approve suppliers?
Suppliers apply for a PETRONAS licence or registration through the PETRONAS Licensing Management System (PLMS), then trade through its procurement platforms such as the Unified Procurement Platform and B2B Marketplace. A licence covers upstream and downstream supply; a registration covers downstream subsidiaries only.
How will SAMS supply Petronas?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
How does Malaysia's tropical climate affect phone selection?
Sites are hot and humid year-round with heavy rain, often with salt air near the coast, which stresses seals, connectors and batteries. For handheld devices check ingress protection, corrosion resistance and thermal limits, and confirm each site's own environmental requirements.
What certification is expected on Malaysian hazardous-area equipment?
Malaysian oil and gas operators commonly accept recognised international schemes such as IECEx and ATEX, in addition to local regulatory requirements, and Petronas applies its own technical specifications. Confirm with the operating unit which certificates and local approvals are required.
Does humidity matter for a phone on Malaysian sites?
Heat, humidity and rain are constant, and offshore adds salt spray. IP68 sealing helps the housing cope but is not explosion protection. Check the datasheet temperature range, test battery behaviour under local heat, and ask each site's HSE team how portable devices are stored and charged.
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Enquiry · Petronas
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Petronas, Malaysia
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Petronas
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Petronas?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.