PTT: who works there
Affiliated companies include PTT Exploration and Production, PTT Global Chemical and PTT Green Energy, so upstream, petrochemical and power sites each have their own operating teams and procurement.
PTT · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Supplier for PTT
PTT is Thailand's state-controlled national energy company, with the Ministry of Finance holding 51.1%. It runs submarine gas pipelines in the Gulf of Thailand and the gas separation plants at Map Ta Phut, and controls group companies in exploration, petrochemicals and refining. This page sets out how an IECEx smartphone supply route to PTT 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
WherePTT
Short answer. An IECEx smartphone for PTT 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.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned 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 PTT
| 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 | PTT: LPG terminals, Group refineries and petrochemical units, Gas separation plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Thailand
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 Thailand. 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 · PTT
Working with PTT Public Company Limited: 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
- Map Ta Phut, Rayong
- Gulf of Thailand gas pipelines
Classified areas
- Gas separation plants
- Gas pipelines and receiving facilities
- LPG terminals
- Group refineries and petrochemical units
Supplier approval · PTT
How suppliers reach PTT
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 · PTT
More about PTT that matters for portable equipment
PTT: infrastructure
PTT owns extensive submarine gas pipelines in the Gulf of Thailand and a network of LPG terminals across the country, so offshore pipelines and LPG storage sites are key hazardous-area locations.
PTT: background
Between 1981 and 1983 the authority built Thailand's first gas transmission pipeline linking the Erawan and Bongkot fields with the Bang Pakong and South Bangkok power plants, starting gas-based power generation.
PTT: people and language
In 2016 PTT reported 4,616 employees at the parent and 24,680 at its subsidiaries, which shows most operational staff and contractors sit within subsidiary companies.
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 PTT. At Map Ta Phut, international EPCs and licensors work alongside PTT group companies, and many are familiar with IECEx. A reviewer should read the certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 is designed for IECEx, and certification is in progress.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for PTT
Nothing can be bought for PTT today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you at launch.
- 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 · PTT
Frequently asked questions
Can PTT buy the IS-04Z1 today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an IECEx smartphone for PTT 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 PTT 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 PTT?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What language is expected for training and documents in Thailand?
Thai is the working language for site staff, while English is commonly used in engineering and international projects. Manuals and training for hazardous-area devices are therefore often expected in Thai and English. Confirm the required languages with the relevant PTT group company.
How does Thailand's tropical climate affect phones in the field?
Gulf of Thailand and Rayong-area sites are hot and humid with heavy monsoon rain and salty air, which stresses seals, connectors and batteries. Look for high ingress protection, corrosion resistance and a suitable temperature rating, and ask the site about its own environmental limits.
Would the phone cope with humid monsoon conditions at Map Ta Phut?
The IS-04Z1 is IP68 rated against dust and water, which helps with rain and humidity. Temperature and humidity limits will be set by the final certificate and datasheet, so check them. IP68 is not explosion protection. Certification is in progress and nothing has been issued.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Related guides for PTT and for Thailand.
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone for PTTSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone for PTTSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Supplier for PTTSame place, different guide
IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for PTTSame place, different guide
Thailand market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for ThailandEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · PTT
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for PTT, Thailand
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 · PTT
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for PTT?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.