Pipeline-fed
Gas arrives from the Montney Formation via the 670 km Coastal GasLink pipeline, built and operated by TC Energy.
Kitimat LNG · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Kitimat LNG
LNG Canada is a liquefied natural gas export terminal at Kitimat on the British Columbia coast, with two trains and an initial 14 million tonnes per year. Engineering and construction supervision was awarded to a joint venture of JGC Corporation of Japan and Fluor Corporation, called JGC Fluor, which shaped the contractor structure on site. Distribution partners for LNG Canada, Kitimat 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 topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereKitimat LNG
Short answer. LNG Canada, Kitimat 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. 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 smartphone for LNG Canada, Kitimat
| 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 | LNG Canada, Kitimat: Gas receipt from pipeline, Marine loading jetty, LNG liquefaction trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kitimat LNG
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 Kitimat LNG. 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 · LNG Canada, Kitimat
LNG Canada, Kitimat 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
- LNG Canada (Shell 40%, PETRONAS 25%, PetroChina 15%, Mitsubishi 15%, KOGAS 5%)
Classified areas to expect
- LNG liquefaction trains
- LNG storage and loading
- Gas receipt from pipeline
- Marine loading jetty
Local conditions · LNG Canada, Kitimat
Conditions in LNG Canada, Kitimat that affect handheld equipment
Expansion plans
Further trains have been proposed as a possible second phase, so construction and commissioning activity may continue.
Field notes · LNG Canada, Kitimat
More about LNG Canada, Kitimat that matters for portable equipment
LNG Canada, Kitimat: logistics and access
LNG carriers sail up and down the Douglas Channel to the port of Kitimat to load, mainly for Asian markets, using a new carrier terminal connected to the liquefaction and storage plant.
LNG Canada, Kitimat: background
The plant produced its first LNG and shipped its first cargo in June 2025, the second train started in November 2025 and by 23 February 2026 it had shipped 50 cargoes.
LNG Canada, Kitimat: logistics and access
Gas arrives via the 670 km Coastal GasLink pipeline built by TC Energy, with an initial capacity of about 2.1 billion cubic feet a day and potential expansion to about 5 billion.
LNG Canada, Kitimat: projects and investment
The second phase is an 18 billion dollar liquefaction and storage plant in the port of Kitimat, where natural gas is cooled to liquid and stored awaiting shipment.
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 LNG Canada, Kitimat. A reviewer at LNG Canada in Kitimat, a venture of Shell, PETRONAS, PetroChina, Mitsubishi and KOGAS, would expect certificate evidence of the kind common on international LNG projects. A dual ATEX and IECEx route suits a site with an international owner group. The IS-04Z1 is in certification and has no certificate.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Kitimat LNG
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for LNG Canada, Kitimat 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 LNG Canada, Kitimat.
- 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 · Kitimat LNG
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Kitimat LNG 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 ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Kitimat LNG 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.
Which areas at LNG Canada, Kitimat would use it?
Likely candidates are lng liquefaction trains, lng storage and loading, gas receipt from pipeline, marine loading jetty. 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 LNG Canada, Kitimat?
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 LNG Canada, Kitimat.
Is Kitimat LNG now in operation or construction?
It shipped its first cargo in June 2025 and a second train started later that year, so work is moving from construction to operations, with expansion discussed. Confirm the current phase and contractor structure with the owners.
Who are the contractors at LNG Canada?
JGC Fluor led engineering and construction, and TC Energy built the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Operations contractors now vary, so confirm the current inductions and approved-device lists with LNG Canada's contractor management team.
Is LNG Canada fully in operation?
The plant produced its first LNG and shipped its first cargo in June 2025, and the second train was reported to begin operating in November 2025. Further trains have been proposed as a possible second phase, so construction and commissioning activity may continue. Confirm current status with the project operator.
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Enquiry · LNG Canada, Kitimat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for LNG Canada, Kitimat, Canada
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 · LNG Canada, Kitimat
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Kitimat LNG?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.