Pertamina: projects and investment
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Pertamina · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone for Pertamina
Pertamina is Indonesia's state-owned energy company, headquartered in Jakarta and founded in 1968. It covers upstream oil and gas, refining, gas, shipping and fuel distribution through subholdings, and operates six refineries. If you are specifying an intrinsically safe smartphone for Pertamina, 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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Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Pertamina: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. 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 Pertamina
| 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 | Pertamina: Refinery process units, Oil and gas production facilities, Fuel terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Indonesia
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 Indonesia. 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 organisation · Pertamina
Working with PT Pertamina (Persero): sites and classified areas
The main sites and the hazardous-area types a portable device is likely to meet at this organisation.
Sites and areas
- Dumai refinery
- Plaju refinery
- Cilacap refinery
- Balikpapan refinery
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Oil and gas production facilities
- Fuel terminals
Supplier approval · Pertamina
Supplier registration at Pertamina
Pertamina lists a general procurement programme and an e-procurement system (GEPSMART) on its website; confirm current vendor requirements with Pertamina. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · Pertamina
More about Pertamina that matters for portable equipment
Pertamina: background
Pertamina was created in August 1968 by merging Pertamin and Permina, and in 2003 it became a limited company, PT Pertamina (Persero), under the 2001 Oil and Natural Gas Act.
Pertamina: rules and approvals
Like other contractors, Pertamina holds a cooperation contract with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Body, and it falls under the coordination of the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises.
Pertamina: geography and layout
The company is headquartered in Jakarta, while its major refineries and LNG plants are in West Java, East Kalimantan, Central Sulawesi and Aceh, so travel between sites often involves flights.
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 Pertamina. Operators at Pertamina refineries and fuel terminals walk long routes between units, tank areas and loading points. A handheld intrinsically safe phone allows tag scanning, photographs and shift reports without leaving the classified area to find a safe desk. That is especially useful during turnarounds, when many contractors work close to live equipment.
The route · specification
Specifying an intrinsically safe smartphone for Pertamina
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 · Pertamina
Frequently asked questions
Can Pertamina buy the IS-04Z1 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 smartphone for Pertamina 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.
How does Pertamina approve suppliers?
Pertamina lists a general procurement programme and an e-procurement system (GEPSMART) on its website; confirm current vendor requirements with Pertamina.
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.
What language should training and documents be in?
Bahasa Indonesia is the national working language, so safety instructions and training for hazardous-area equipment are normally expected in Indonesian, with English often accepted for engineering review. Confirm the language required with Pertamina's procurement and HSE teams.
Which Pertamina facilities are likely to need intrinsically safe handhelds?
Likely places include refineries such as Balongan, LNG plants like Bontang and Donggi Senoro, fuel terminals and tanker jetties. Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas exist around process units, loading and storage. Classification is site-specific, so ask each facility's HSE team for area drawings.
Is humidity a problem for batteries and screens in Indonesian refineries?
Heat and humidity are routine, and IP68 sealing protects the housing from moisture and rain. Battery life still falls in high temperatures, so test the 4,000 mAh battery under local conditions. IP68 is not an explosion rating. Ask the site HSE team how portable devices are charged and stored.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for Pertamina, other places in Indonesia, and the pages behind them.
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier for PertaminaSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for PertaminaSame place, different guide
IECEx Mobile Phone for PertaminaSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Supplier for PertaminaSame place, different guide
Indonesia market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for IndonesiaEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Pertamina
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Pertamina, Indonesia
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 · Pertamina
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Pertamina?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.