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Basra · industrial
Industrial Smartphone Distributor in Basra
Basra is Iraq's southern oil hub and the base of the Basra Oil Company. Majnoon is held by Basra Oil Company (45 percent), Petronas (30 percent) and Missan Oil Company (25 percent) and produces around 245,000 barrels a day. Distribution partners for Basra are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch 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
Search topicindustrial
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereBasra
Short answer. Basra 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 smartphone for Basra
| 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 | Basra: Gas processing plants, Crude storage and export terminals, Degassing and gathering stations | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Basra
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 Basra. 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 · Basra
Working in Basra: 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
- Basra Oil Company
- Rumaila Operating Organisation (Basra Oil Company with BP and PetroChina)
- Basra Energy Company (BP and PetroChina venture, Rumaila)
Classified areas to expect
- Degassing and gathering stations
- Wellheads and flowlines
- Gas processing plants
- Crude storage and export terminals
Local conditions · Basra
What Basra means for portable equipment
Operator-led access
Major fields are run by the state operator or joint operating organisations, and site entry is normally controlled through operator-issued permits.
Field notes · Basra
More about Basra that matters for portable equipment
Basra: geography and layout
Basra is Iraq's third-largest city and a port on the Shatt al-Arab, which empties into the Persian Gulf, and it is the country's only coastal region together with its governorate.
Basra: industry on the ground
Rumaila, operated through the Rumaila Operating Organisation under a contract running to 2034, produced about 1.42 million barrels a day in 2022, roughly 30 percent of Iraq's total.
Basra: projects and investment
Reconstruction projects funded by foreign investment include the Grand Faw Port, which has drawn global attention to the region's role as a transport hub.
Basra: projects and investment
A Basrah to Haditha oil pipeline project worth about 4.56 billion dollars was approved by the Iraqi Cabinet in December 2024.
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 Basra. Fleets here span the state operator, joint operating organisations and many service contractors, with crews spread over dispersed fields. EMM or MDM enrolment gives administrators central control of apps and policies even when sites are far apart. Plan charging in a safe-area camp or office, and check connectivity at remote stations before depending on cloud services.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Basra
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Basra yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
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 Basra.
- 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 · Basra
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial smartphone in Basra 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 smartphone in Basra cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 Basra would use it?
Likely candidates are degassing and gathering stations, wellheads and flowlines, gas processing plants, crude storage and export terminals. 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 Basra?
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 Basra.
Who runs the main oil fields near Basra?
Basra Oil Company is the state operator, and fields such as Rumaila and Majnoon are run through operating organisations or ventures with partners such as BP, CNPC and Petronas. Site access rules come from each operator.
Why is Basra important for hazardous-area equipment?
It is the base for Basra Oil Company and the very large fields of the south, plus storage and export terminals. These create wellsite, gathering, tank and jetty hazardous areas across a wide region.
Who decides if a device may enter a Rumaila-type site?
Entry is normally controlled through operator-issued permits, and each operator runs its own technical review and approved-vendor process. The operator also classifies the area. A supplier cannot self-approve a device, so submit the datasheet and certification status early to the relevant operator or contractor.
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Enquiry · Basra
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Basra, Iraq
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 · Basra
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Basra?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.