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Cameron LNG has three trains of about 12 mtpa. Calcasieu Pass has 10 mtpa nameplate capacity and began commercial operations on 16 April 2025. Freeport LNG is in Freeport, Texas.
US LNG Terminals · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in US LNG Terminals
The United States exports LNG mainly from Gulf Coast terminals in Louisiana and Texas. The Lake Charles LNG terminal near Lake Charles, Louisiana, has facilities for LNG receipt, storage and regasification and is one of the few such US terminals. Distribution partners for US LNG export terminals 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
WhereUS LNG Terminals
Short answer. US LNG export terminals 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for US LNG export terminals
| 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 | US LNG export terminals: Ship loading berths, Gas compression and pipelines, Liquefaction trains | Classified by the site operator |
Product · US LNG Terminals
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 US LNG Terminals. 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 · US LNG export terminals
Working in US LNG export terminals: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- Venture Global (Calcasieu Pass)
- Freeport LNG Development
- Golden Pass LNG
- Cheniere (Sabine Pass, Corpus Christi)
Classified areas to expect
- Liquefaction trains
- LNG storage tanks
- Ship loading berths
- Gas compression and pipelines
Local conditions · US LNG export terminals
Site conditions at US LNG export terminals: what wears and what limits equipment
New capacity
Golden Pass at Sabine Pass, Texas, reported its first export cargo on 22 April 2026, and Cheniere reports substantial completion of its Corpus Christi Stage 3 project.
Field notes · US LNG export terminals
More about US LNG export terminals that matters for portable equipment
US LNG export terminals: climate and equipment wear
LNG is held at about minus 162 degrees Celsius and is not itself flammable; it must first vaporise and mix with air in a range of roughly 5 to 15 percent before it can burn.
US LNG export terminals: projects and investment
Golden Pass LNG at Sabine Pass, owned 70 percent by QatarEnergy and 30 percent by ExxonMobil, has an 18 million tonne a year capacity and was due to be commissioned in 2025.
US LNG export terminals: industry on the ground
By 2023 the US had become the world's biggest LNG exporter, with Cheniere, Freeport LNG and Venture Global as the largest exporters, and exported about 4.3 trillion cubic feet that year.
US LNG export terminals: who works there
US Department of Energy records list export and re-export applications for projects including Cameron LNG, Port Arthur LNG Phase II, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, Golden Pass and Corpus Christi Liquefaction.
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 US LNG export terminals. US LNG export terminals are built and run by international developers, EPCs and shipping interests, who commonly expect certificate evidence that works across jurisdictions. A dual ATEX and IECEx route is designed to meet that expectation. For the IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in US LNG Terminals
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for US LNG export terminals 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 US LNG export terminals.
- 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 · US LNG Terminals
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in US LNG Terminals 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 smartphone in US LNG Terminals 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.
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 US LNG export terminals would use it?
Likely candidates are liquefaction trains, lng storage tanks, ship loading berths, gas compression and pipelines. 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 US LNG export terminals?
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 US LNG export terminals.
What hazardous areas should I expect at an LNG terminal?
Typical classified areas are around storage tanks, vaporisers, loading arms, compressor buildings and flare systems. The operator defines these with area classification drawings, so request them before any visit and confirm what approved portable equipment they accept.
Why does LNG need special precautions even though it does not burn as a liquid?
LNG must vaporise and mix with air within a flammable range of roughly 5 to 15 percent before it ignites. Leaks and vents therefore create gas-hazard zones, which is why sites control portable electronics and ignition sources carefully.
Who approves handheld devices at an LNG export terminal?
Terminal operators and EPC contractors normally control equipment approvals, so the approving party depends on whether the site is operating or under construction. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet. Confirm requirements with the site operator or EPC before any proposal.
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Enquiry · US LNG export terminals
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for US LNG export terminals, United States
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