Dense cluster
Many operators sit close together, so contractors often move between plants that each run separate permit and approval systems.
Jurong Island · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone Distributor in Jurong Island
Jurong Island is Singapore's integrated energy and chemicals park of about 3,000 hectares, formed from seven small islands and developed by JTC. Jurong Rock Caverns, completed in 2014, were the first commercial underground liquid-hydrocarbon storage in Southeast Asia, sited under the seabed of Banyan Basin about 120 metres (390 feet) below sea level. Distribution partners for Jurong Island 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereJurong Island
Short answer. Jurong Island 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.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. 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 smartphone for Jurong Island
| 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 | Jurong Island: Marine jetties, Refinery and cracker process units, Chemical and petrochemical plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Jurong Island
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 Jurong Island. 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 · Jurong Island
Jurong Island 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
- Chevron Oronite
- Mitsui Chemicals Group
- Aster Chemicals and Energy
- Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG)
Classified areas to expect
- Marine jetties
- Refinery and cracker process units
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- LNG storage and loading
Local conditions · Jurong Island
What Jurong Island means for portable equipment
Underground storage
Jurong Rock Caverns, 150 metres below ground, can store up to 1.47 million cubic metres (around 9 million barrels) of liquid hydrocarbons, adding below-ground classified areas.
Field notes · Jurong Island
More about Jurong Island that matters for portable equipment
Jurong Island: rules and approvals
One refinery on the island forbids mobile phones and other electrical or electronic equipment in its process plant and classified hazardous areas, and requires visitors to declare cameras, computers and laptops at security.
Jurong Island: who works there
Aster's Bukom refinery and its Jurong Island chemical complex are linked by a 5 km subsea pipeline, so products and feedstocks move between the two islands without ship transfers.
Jurong Island: geography and layout
The island was created by reclaiming and amalgamating seven southern offshore islands, and its land area was tripled from the original 1,000 hectares, as described by the Prime Minister at the caverns' opening in 2014.
Jurong Island: people and language
The nearest rail link is Lakeside MRT station; public bus 98 runs to the Jurong Island Checkpoint, and some plants run private shuttle buses between the checkpoint and their premises.
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 Jurong Island. Contractors on Jurong Island often move between plants with separate permit systems, making rounds, inspections and shutdown work in different Zone 1 areas. A handheld intrinsically safe handset lets them record findings and photograph equipment in each. The IS-04Z1 is designed for such use, with a 50 MP camera.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Jurong Island
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Jurong Island 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 Jurong Island.
- 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 · Jurong Island
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe smartphone in Jurong Island today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an intrinsically safe smartphone in Jurong Island 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 Jurong Island would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery and cracker process units, chemical and petrochemical plants, lng storage and loading, underground rock cavern storage. 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 Jurong Island?
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 Jurong Island.
Are the underground storage caverns a hazardous area?
The caverns store crude oil, condensate, naphtha and gasoil, so hydrocarbon vapour hazards are expected around the facility's surface operations. The actual zone boundaries are set by the operator's area classification drawings, so confirm them before taking any portable device near the site.
How do visitors get onto Jurong Island?
Visitors typically apply for a Jurong Island visitor pass at the island checkpoint, exchanging an identity card or passport, and then collect a separate security pass at the plant. Each plant sets its own induction, escort and screening steps, so book the visit through a named sponsor.
Does underground rock cavern storage change the requirement?
Jurong Rock Caverns hold crude oil and petrochemical products below ground, adding confined-space and below-ground classified areas. The plant sets the classification and entry rules. Ask the operator which zone applies and whether handhelds are permitted, and check that the marking suits that zone.
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Enquiry · Jurong Island
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Jurong Island, Singapore
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Jurong Island
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Jurong Island?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.