Further construction
Petrobras has announced base-oil, diesel and jet fuel units for the complex and a link with Reduc; these are plans, so work may be under construction.
Itaborai Petrochemical · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Distributor in Itaborai Petrochemical
The Boaventura Energy Complex at Itaborai, Rio de Janeiro state, is the former Comperj petrochemical project. Part of the 19,508 hectare Bacia do Rio Macacu protection area and the Guanabara Ecological Station lie within the municipality, so environmental permitting is a standing factor for site work. Distribution partners for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) 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
WhereItaborai Petrochemical
Short answer. Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) 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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe mobile phone for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
| 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 | Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): LPG and C5+ product handling, Planned refining and lubricant units, Natural gas processing unit | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Itaborai Petrochemical
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 Itaborai Petrochemical. 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 · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): 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
- Petrobras
Classified areas to expect
- Natural gas processing unit
- Gas pipeline receiving area
- LPG and C5+ product handling
- Planned refining and lubricant units
Local conditions · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
What Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) means for portable equipment
Rio hinterland
Itaborai lies east of Guanabara Bay and is linked to Niteroi by road.
Field notes · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
More about Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) that matters for portable equipment
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): industry on the ground
The aromatics section of the original design included butadiene at 154,000 t/y, styrene at 400,000 t/y and benzene at 355,000 t/y, so flammable liquids and vapours were central to the plan.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): background
The site has since been re-profiled and appears in project listings as the Boaventura Energy Complex (formerly Comperj and Polo GasLub), with oil refining, ethylene, propylene and bioethanol among its topics.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): projects and investment
The Rio de Janeiro Petrochemical Complex (Comperj) in Itaborai was built by Petrobras on about 45 km2 of land, making it the company's largest single enterprise and one of the largest industrial sites in the world.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): infrastructure
Itaborai is linked to Sao Goncalo and Niteroi by the Niteroi-Manilha highway, and most drivers heading west use the Sao Goncalo, Niteroi and Rio de Janeiro route rather than the Baixada Fluminense roads.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj). Operators walking the natural gas processing unit, the pipeline receiving area and LPG handling can use a handheld that is safe in gas atmospheres for readings, photos and checklists. The IS-04Z1 is designed for this role, once certification completes.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Itaborai Petrochemical
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj). 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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj).
- 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 · Itaborai Petrochemical
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe mobile phone in Itaborai Petrochemical 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 Itaborai Petrochemical 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.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) would use it?
Likely candidates are natural gas processing unit, gas pipeline receiving area, lpg and c5+ product handling, planned refining and lubricant units. 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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)?
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj).
Is the Itaborai site still in construction or operation?
Project listings show the complex has changed scope and name more than once, and published information is dated. Treat any schedule as indicative and confirm current status, contractors and induction requirements with Petrobras or its main contractors before planning equipment.
How do contractors usually travel to Itaborai?
By road via the Niteroi-Manilha highway and the Sao Goncalo to Rio route, with Rio's airport relatively close. Construction-era sites often run staff buses and gate inductions, so confirm transport and device carry rules with the contractor.
Are the planned refining units classified yet?
The sheet treats the base-oil, diesel and jet fuel units as plans, so work may be under construction and classification may not be final. Ask Petrobras what applies to each unit. Confirm documentation requirements with the site operator and its HSE team.
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Enquiry · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj), Brazil
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 · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Launching Q4 2026
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Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.