Reduced operation
Declining feed gas has cut output since 2001. Reporting in 2025 put only two trains in operation, with reactivation of Train F targeted for October 2028 as new gas arrives.
Bontang LNG · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Distributor in Bontang LNG
Bontang hosts the Badak LNG plant, owned by Pertamina and run by PT Badak NGL. PT Badak LNG was established on 26 November 1974 as a joint venture with Pertamina, Total, Vico and Jilco, and it currently produces around 22 million tonnes of LNG a year, mostly exported to Japan. Distribution partners for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan 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 topicintrinsically safe
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereBontang LNG
Short answer. Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan 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.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe mobile phone for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Level of protection | ia, ib or ic matched to the zone | ib, for Zone 1 |
| Entity parameters | Uo, Io and Po within the device limits | Published with the certificate |
| Accessories | Chargers and cases certified with the device | Defined at certification |
| Where it applies | Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: Gas pipelines, Loading jetties, LNG liquefaction trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Bontang LNG
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 Bontang LNG. 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 · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Pertamina
- PT Badak NGL
Classified areas to expect
- LNG liquefaction trains
- LNG and LPG storage tanks
- Gas pipelines
- Loading jetties
Local conditions · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Conditions in Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan that affect handheld equipment
Climate
Hot, humid equatorial conditions on the East Kalimantan coast.
Field notes · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
More about Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan that matters for portable equipment
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: climate and equipment wear
Bontang has a tropical rainforest climate with warm, stable temperatures and abundant rain, a drier period from about May to September and a wetter one from November to May.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: industry on the ground
Coal mining company PT Indominco, owned by Banpu and active since 1977, extracts up to 11 million tonnes a year, so Bontang combines gas liquefaction, ammonia and coal dust hazards in one small city.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: geography and layout
Bontang sits on the Makassar Strait coast of East Kalimantan and has only 160 sq km of land, of which about 32 percent of its administrative area is dry land, so industrial sites sit close to the sea and town.
Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan: people and language
Bontang Industrial Technology College (STTIB) is the city's best known higher education institution, supplying local technicians for the gas, fertiliser and coal industries.
The term · intrinsically safe
What “intrinsically safe” means for a smartphone
Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so that neither a spark nor a hot surface can ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even when a fault occurs. The ib level, used for Zone 1, tolerates one fault. It is the usual way to make a handheld device that a worker carries continuously through a hazardous area.
The IS-04Z1 is designed on this principle for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4). Intrinsic safety is a design basis, not a certificate: certification is in progress and none has been issued yet.
In Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan. Rounds on liquefaction trains, along gas pipelines and at LNG and LPG storage involve many gauge checks and permits. A handheld designed for intrinsically safe use could hold checklists and photos in one device. With few trains running, rounds are concentrated, but certification still comes first.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Bontang LNG
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan.
- 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 · Bontang LNG
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe mobile phone in Bontang LNG 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 intrinsically safe mobile phone in Bontang LNG 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.
What does ‘intrinsically safe’ mean for the IS-04Z1?
The circuits are designed to limit energy so a spark or hot surface cannot ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even with one fault (level ib, Zone 1). Certification of that design is in progress.
Which areas at Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan would use it?
Likely candidates are lng liquefaction trains, lng and lpg storage tanks, gas pipelines, loading jetties. 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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan?
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 Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan.
Is Bontang more than an LNG location for hazardous-area equipment?
Yes. The same city hosts a large fertiliser complex making ammonia and urea, plus coal mining operations nearby. That gives gas, toxic-gas and dust risks within a short distance, so check which area type and which operator rules apply to your task.
How do I get equipment to Bontang for an LNG site job?
Bontang has a private airport run by Badak NGL and the Loktuan seaport, but many visitors route through Balikpapan or Samarinda and travel by road. Plan extra time for customs clearance and for gate checks on electronic devices.
Does the reduced number of operating trains affect device requirements at Bontang?
It can, because idle trains may be under different isolation and permit rules, and reactivation brings contractor crews back. Requirements follow the operator's current classification, so ask PT Badak NGL which areas are live. Confirm with the site operator before planning any trial.
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Enquiry · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Bontang LNG (Badak LNG), East Kalimantan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Bontang LNG?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.