Qatargas: background
Qatargas was set up in 1984 as a joint venture with ExxonMobil and others. Its first three LNG trains, each designed for 3.3 million tonnes a year, were built in 1996, 1997 and 1998.
Qatargas · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier for Qatargas
Qatargas was established in 1984 and now trades as QatarEnergy LNG, a QatarEnergy company that develops and produces gas from the North Field and operates LNG facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City. The Laffan Refinery was inaugurated in 2010, and a major diesel hydrotreater was added during the Laffan Refinery 2 expansion, so condensate refining sits alongside LNG at Ras Laffan. This page sets out how an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone supply route to Qatargas 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 topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSupply
WhereQatargas
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Qatargas 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.
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 · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Qatargas
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Qatargas: Onshore gas processing, Helium production, LNG liquefaction trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Qatar
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 Qatar. 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 · Qatargas
QatarEnergy LNG (formerly Qatargas): operations and where an Ex phone fits
A short profile of its operations and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Sites and areas
- Ras Laffan Industrial City
- North Field (offshore and onshore facilities)
Classified areas
- LNG liquefaction trains
- Offshore facilities
- Onshore gas processing
- Helium production
Supplier approval · Qatargas
Becoming an approved supplier to Qatargas
QatarEnergy LNG is part of the QatarEnergy group, whose Supply Management section describes vendor registration through the Mushtaryat Portal (SAP Vendor Code) and a Preferred Manufacturers List; 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 · Qatargas
More about Qatargas that matters for portable equipment
Qatargas: industry on the ground
QatarEnergy LNG, formerly Qatargas, produces about 77 million tonnes of LNG a year from seven ventures, and has its headquarters in Doha with its upstream assets at Ras Laffan.
Qatargas: logistics and access
LNG leaves Ras Laffan on large Q-Flex and Q-Max carriers, and Qatargas also commissioned the Map Ta Phut LNG terminal in Thailand in 2011, so marine loading and berth operations are a core activity.
Qatargas: projects and investment
In August 2021 Qatargas completed the WHP12N platform jacket for its North Field Production Sustainability project, the first drilling support structure built in Qatar for Qatargas, at the Qcon yard.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Qatargas. A reviewer at Qatargas, now QatarEnergy LNG, would expect certificate evidence tied to the exact model and marking for LNG trains, offshore facilities and terminal operations. International contractors working at Ras Laffan often bring ATEX or IECEx papers, so a dual route helps compare them. The IS-04Z1 programme is in progress.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Qatargas
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Qatargas starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel at launch.
- 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 · Qatargas
Frequently asked questions
Can Qatargas buy the IS-04Z1 today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Qatargas 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.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
How does Qatargas approve suppliers?
QatarEnergy LNG is part of the QatarEnergy group, whose Supply Management section describes vendor registration through the Mushtaryat Portal (SAP Vendor Code) and a Preferred Manufacturers List; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply Qatargas?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What environment should be assumed for devices at Ras Laffan?
The site is a coastal desert location with high summer heat, humidity and salt in the air, plus dust. Check enclosure ingress protection, corrosion resistance and the operating temperature range of any device, and confirm area-specific rules with the operator rather than assuming one standard across all facilities.
Which Qatargas areas typically need intrinsically safe devices?
Typically LNG liquefaction trains, gas treatment and sulphur units, helium and condensate handling, jetty and loading areas, and offshore platforms feeding Ras Laffan. The operating company classifies each area, so ask for the zone drawings, gas group and temperature class before specifying a phone or tablet.
Is Qatargas the same company as QatarEnergy LNG?
According to the sheet, Qatargas was rebranded QatarEnergy LNG in September 2023 and is a QatarEnergy company operating LNG ventures at Ras Laffan Industrial City. Procurement and HSE requirements should be confirmed with the company. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and has no certificate.
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Enquiry · Qatargas
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Qatargas, Qatar
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 · Qatargas
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Qatargas?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.