Pemex: projects and investment
In September 2021 Pemex and Braskem agreed a gas supply deal and a 400 million dollar ethane terminal at Laguna de Pajaritos in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, adding petrochemical handling in the south-east.
Pemex · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone Supplier for Pemex
Pemex is Mexico's state-owned oil company, founded in 1938, producing crude oil, natural gas, fuels and petrochemicals. The Dos Bocas refinery plant opened in 2024 and was reported to be operating at 60% of capacity, transforming about 340,000 barrels a day of crude into fuels, so new-build units are being commissioned. This page sets out how an intrinsically safe smartphone supply route to Pemex will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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
RouteSupply
WherePemex
Short answer. An intrinsically safe smartphone for Pemex cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
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 · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe smartphone for Pemex
| 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 | Pemex: Offshore platforms, Refinery process units, Petrochemical plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Mexico
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 Mexico. 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 · Pemex
Working with Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex): 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
- Madero (Tamaulipas)
- Minatitlan (Veracruz)
- Salina Cruz (Oaxaca)
- Tula (Hidalgo)
Classified areas
- Offshore platforms
- Refinery process units
- Petrochemical plants
Supplier approval · Pemex
Becoming an approved supplier to Pemex
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams. 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 · Pemex
More about Pemex that matters for portable equipment
Pemex: background
Pemex was established by presidential decree on 7 June 1938, following the nationalisation of the oil industry that March, and has since been run as the Mexican state petroleum corporation.
Pemex: background
Small quantities of oil were first refined into kerosene around 1876 near Tampico, showing that the Gulf coast oil area has a very long industrial history and ageing plant in places.
Pemex: projects and investment
In July 2021 the energy secretariat appointed Pemex operator of the offshore Zama field, which would feed Pemex-run facilities, showing continued activity in Gulf of Mexico shallow waters.
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 Pemex. Operators on Bay of Campeche platforms and in refinery units walk long routes with many inspection points. A handheld intrinsically safe phone allows tag scanning, photographs and defect reports inside the classified area. It would suit routine rounds at Madero, Minatitlan and Tula and the crowded work periods of plant turnarounds.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Pemex
There is no stock to order for Pemex yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, certification is in progress, and supply will run through authorised distributors after the certificates are issued. Procurement teams can prepare now with the datasheet, the certification schedule and a safe-area evaluation.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Pemex
Frequently asked questions
Can Pemex 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 Pemex cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated 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 Pemex approve suppliers?
Supplier registration and equipment approval are run by the organisation itself; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply Pemex?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What language is needed for Pemex documentation and training?
Spanish is the working language, so manuals, safety instructions and training for any hazardous-area equipment are normally expected in Spanish. English may be accepted for engineering review, but ask Pemex's procurement and safety teams which language and format they require.
Is there a national certification route for equipment used on Pemex sites?
Mexico uses its own standards for electrical equipment in hazardous locations alongside recognised international certificates, and Pemex applies its own technical specifications as well. Confirm with Pemex procurement which certificates and local marks are accepted before offering handheld devices.
How do offshore conditions affect a handheld on a Campeche platform?
Salt spray, humidity and heat are constant on offshore decks. IP68 sealing helps against spray and rain but is not an explosion rating. Test the battery under local heat, and ask the platform's HSE team how handheld devices are controlled and where they may be charged.
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Mexico market guideCertification route and regulators
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Pemex
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Pemex, Mexico
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 · Pemex
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Pemex?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.