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Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in Singapore Refinery

Singapore's crude refining is run by ExxonMobil, Singapore Refining Company and Aster, with facilities on Jurong Island and Pulau Bukom. Pulau Bukom has been home to Singapore's first oil refinery since 1961, and Aster's Bukom complex continues to refine crude alongside ethylene production. Distribution partners for Singapore refineries are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Singapore Refinery, front view
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicindustrial
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereSingapore Refinery

Short answer. Singapore refineries 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.

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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · industrial

Checklist: industrial mobile phone for Singapore refineries

Specification checklist against the IS-04Z1 today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
Ingress protectionIP rating for dust and waterIP68 design
Fleet managementEMM and MDM supportAndroid 16 with EMM and MDM
Explosion protectionA separate certificate and markingIn progress; not issued
Where it appliesSingapore refineries: Jetties, Utility and cogeneration areas, Refinery process unitsClassified by the site operator
Product · Singapore Refinery

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Singapore Refinery. 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 · Singapore refineries

Working in Singapore refineries: operators and classified areas

The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.

Operators and companies on site

  • ExxonMobil
  • Singapore Refining Company (SRC)
  • Aster Chemicals and Energy

Classified areas to expect

  • Refinery process units
  • Crude and product storage
  • Jetties
  • Utility and cogeneration areas
Local conditions · Singapore refineries

Conditions in Singapore refineries that affect handheld equipment

SRC

Singapore Petroleum Company holds a 50% interest in SRC, whose refinery can process 290,000 barrels of crude per day; Chevron holds the other 50%.

Aster

Aster describes the Pulau Bukom refinery as operating at 237,000 barrels per day.

Field notes · Singapore refineries

More about Singapore refineries that matters for portable equipment

Singapore refineries: logistics and access

The refinery's main entrance is reached via Merlimau Road along Jurong Island Highway, after a stop at the Jurong Island Checkpoint where visitors collect a visitor pass.

Singapore refineries: who works there

The organisation includes dedicated functions for process safety, reliability and maintenance, and procurement and warehouse, which are the usual contacts for contractors and equipment suppliers.

Singapore refineries: rules and approvals

The refinery's published rules state that mobile phones and other electrical or electronic equipment must not be used in the process plant area or other classified hazardous areas.

Singapore refineries: infrastructure

Jurong Rock Caverns store crude oil, condensate, naphtha and gasoil underground nearby, supporting feedstock flexibility for refiners on Jurong Island.

The term · industrial

What “industrial” means for a smartphone

“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.

The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.

In Singapore refineries. Fixed staff and turnaround contractors rotate across the three refineries, so a managed fleet needs enrolment rules that fit each operator, because each uses its own approval and contractor systems. Devices are best enrolled before arrival under EMM or MDM, and charged only in safe areas.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Singapore Refinery

A distributor for Singapore refineries 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 Singapore refineries.
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 · Singapore Refinery

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an industrial mobile phone in Singapore Refinery 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 industrial mobile phone in Singapore Refinery 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.

Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?

Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.

Which areas at Singapore refineries would use it?

Likely candidates are refinery process units, crude and product storage, jetties, utility and cogeneration areas. 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 Singapore refineries?

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 Singapore refineries.

Can I use a phone inside a Singapore refinery?

One refinery on Jurong Island publishes a ban on mobile phones and other electrical or electronic equipment in its process plant and classified hazardous areas. Devices certified for the zone may be allowed only with prior approval, so ask your sponsor before the visit.

What does a refinery visit involve in practice?

Typically a visitor pass at the island checkpoint, a plant security pass, an indemnity form, security screening, declaration of electronic equipment and an escort by a named sponsor for the whole visit. Allow extra time at the gate and arrive with approved paperwork.

Do hydrogen units change the marking needed?

Hydrogen is a Group IIC gas, so any unit handling it can call for IIC equipment, whereas many fuels fall in IIA or IIB. The IS-04Z1 target marking includes IIC but is not yet issued. Ask the refinery which units hold hydrogen.

Enquiry · Singapore refineries

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Singapore refineries, Singapore

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 · Singapore refineries

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