Pipeline-fed
Gas arrives from the Montney Formation via the 670 km Coastal GasLink pipeline, built and operated by TC Energy.
Kitimat LNG · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Smartphone 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. 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. This page explains what to look for in a hazardous area smartphone for LNG Canada, Kitimat, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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 LNG Canada, Kitimat: 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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area smartphone for LNG Canada, Kitimat
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | 0, 1 or 2 for gas; 20, 21 or 22 for dust | Designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC | IIC (target) |
| Area drawing | The operator's own classification drawing | Decided by the site operator |
| Where it applies | LNG Canada, Kitimat: LNG liquefaction trains, LNG storage and loading, Gas receipt from pipeline | 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
What LNG Canada, Kitimat means for portable 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: 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.
LNG Canada, Kitimat: projects and investment
LNG Canada is a joint venture of Shell (40 percent), Petronas (25), PetroChina (15), Mitsubishi (15) and KOGAS (5), with a total investment estimated at about 40 billion dollars approved on 1 October 2018.
The term · hazardous area
What “hazardous area” means for a smartphone
A hazardous area is a place where flammable gas, vapour or combustible dust may be present. Standards divide these into zones: Zones 0, 1 and 2 for gas and vapour, and Zones 20, 21 and 22 for dust. Zone 1 and Zone 21 are the tier where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation, which is where the IS-04Z1 is designed to work. Anything carried in must be marked for the zone, gas group and temperature class of the area.
No certificate has been issued for the IS-04Z1 yet, so it must not be taken into a classified area until the certificate covering it exists and the site operator has accepted it.
In LNG Canada, Kitimat. Classified locations at the terminal include liquefaction trains, LNG storage and loading, gas receipt from the pipeline and the marine loading jetty. The operator classifies them and holds the drawings. SAMS does not classify areas, so a specifier should request the area classification data from the plant owner.
The route · specification
Specifying a hazardous area smartphone for Kitimat LNG
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 · Kitimat LNG
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area smartphone in Kitimat LNG 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 a hazardous area smartphone in Kitimat LNG 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.
Which hazardous areas is the IS-04Z1 designed for?
Zone 1 and Zone 21 (gas and dust) with gas group IIC and temperature class T4, subject to certification. It must not be used in a classified area before its certificate is issued and the site has accepted it.
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.
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 hazardous areas does an LNG export plant have?
Typically liquefaction trains, refrigerant (propane, ethylene or mixed refrigerant) storage, LNG tanks and loading, flare and gas treatment areas. Gas groups include methane (IIA) and possibly propane or ethylene. Confirm zone drawings with the plant operator.
How do cold-climate conditions at Kitimat affect devices?
LNG plants use cryogenic fluids, so cold surfaces, ice and moisture are concerns around process areas. Choose sealed devices and confirm operator guidance on temperature class and ingress protection.
Where does the gas for Kitimat come from?
Gas arrives from the Montney Formation through the 670 km Coastal GasLink pipeline, built and operated by TC Energy. A device used at gas receipt would be in a hydrocarbon gas area, so the operator's classification and gas group data should be reviewed. Ask the plant owner for the relevant records.
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Enquiry · LNG Canada, Kitimat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for LNG Canada, Kitimat, Canada
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · LNG Canada, Kitimat
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Kitimat LNG?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.