Scale
Texas produced about 41 per cent of US crude in 2019 and had 30 refineries holding 31 per cent of US refining capacity in January 2019.
Texas Oil Fields · industrial
Industrial Mobile Phone in Texas Oil Fields
Texas is the largest US crude oil producer, with onshore fields concentrated in the Permian Basin in the west and the historic East Texas field. Zone 1 work arises at wellsites, tank batteries, compressor stations and gas plants. If you are specifying an industrial mobile phone for Texas oil and gas fields, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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
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WhereTexas Oil Fields
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Texas oil and gas fields: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 · industrial
Checklist: industrial mobile phone for Texas oil and gas fields
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Texas oil and gas fields: Wellsites and tank batteries, Drilling rigs, Compressor stations | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Texas Oil Fields
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 Texas Oil Fields. 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 · Texas oil and gas fields
Texas oil and gas fields at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Diamondback Energy
- ExxonMobil
Classified areas to expect
- Wellsites and tank batteries
- Drilling rigs
- Compressor stations
- Gas processing plants
Local conditions · Texas oil and gas fields
What Texas oil and gas fields means for portable equipment
Fields
Drilling shifted west as eastern fields such as East Texas, discovered in 1930, declined. The Permian Basin now dominates onshore output.
Field notes · Texas oil and gas fields
More about Texas oil and gas fields that matters for portable equipment
Texas oil and gas fields: industry on the ground
In May 2026 operators reported production from 156,120 oil wells and 84,661 gas wells, with statewide crude output averaging about 4.18 million barrels a day.
Texas oil and gas fields: rules and approvals
The Railroad Commission of Texas regulates the oil and gas industry, gas utilities, pipeline safety and LPG safety, and was created by the legislature in 1891.
Texas oil and gas fields: industry on the ground
Texas produced about 41 percent of national crude oil and 25 percent of national natural gas in 2019, and is the largest state producer of both.
Texas oil and gas fields: geography and layout
As wells in the east of the state depleted, drilling moved westward, and today the busiest activity is in West Texas and under the Gulf of Mexico.
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 Texas oil and gas fields. Texas producers and field service contractors run mixed fleets across many leases. EMM or MDM enrolment would let a contractor apply each client's policy to the IS-04Z1. Charging takes place in safe areas such as vehicles and yards, and offline operation should be tested for remote leases.
The route · specification
Specifying an industrial mobile phone for Texas Oil Fields
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Texas Oil Fields
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial mobile phone in Texas Oil Fields 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 Texas Oil Fields 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.
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 Texas oil and gas fields would use it?
Likely candidates are wellsites and tank batteries, drilling rigs, compressor stations, gas processing plants. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
How many oil wells are there in Texas?
Operators reported 156,120 oil wells and 84,661 gas wells in May 2026. That scale means field crews are widely dispersed, so reliable communication and battery life matter as much as location.
Are Texas oilfield conditions the same everywhere?
No, conditions differ widely: the Gulf Coast is humid and hurricane-exposed, West Texas is hot, dry and dusty, and parts of the state see winter frost. Match specifications to the region where the equipment will be used.
Which body regulates oil and gas operations in Texas?
The Railroad Commission of Texas oversees oil and gas exploration, production and transport, including hydrogen sulphide safety. It does not certify phones. Equipment requirements generally come from producers and contractors, and the IS-04Z1 holds no certificate yet. Confirm requirements with the site operator.
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Enquiry · Texas oil and gas fields
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Texas oil and gas fields, 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 · Texas oil and gas fields
Launching Q4 2026
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Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.