QatarEnergy: projects and investment
The North Field East expansion, signed as an EPC contract with Chiyoda and Technip in February 2021, was planned to lift LNG export capacity from 77 to 110 million tonnes a year.
QatarEnergy · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone for QatarEnergy
Offshore crude is piped to Halul Island for processing and export, while most onshore oil goes to Umm Said (Mesaieed) for refining or export, so tank farms and marine loading are central to its operations. It administers the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed industrial cities and has interests across exploration and production, LNG, refining and petrochemicals. This page explains what to look for in an IECEx smartphone for QatarEnergy, 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
Search topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereQatarEnergy
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for QatarEnergy: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for QatarEnergy
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | QatarEnergy: LNG and gas processing, Refinery units, Petrochemical and fertiliser plants | 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 · QatarEnergy
Working with QatarEnergy (formerly Qatar Petroleum): 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
- Ras Laffan Industrial City
- Mesaieed Industrial City
- Dukhan oil field
- North Field
Classified areas
- LNG and gas processing
- Refinery units
- Petrochemical and fertiliser plants
- Onshore oil production
Supplier approval · QatarEnergy
Becoming an approved supplier to QatarEnergy
QatarEnergy's Supply Management section describes vendor registration through its Mushtaryat Portal, which issues a SAP Vendor Code required for tender documents, and a Projects Preferred Manufacturers List (PML); 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 · QatarEnergy
More about QatarEnergy that matters for portable equipment
QatarEnergy: infrastructure
Two refineries operate: the Umm Said refinery at 137,000 barrels a day, and the Laffan refinery at Ras Laffan, which came on stream in September 2009 on field condensate.
QatarEnergy: industry on the ground
QatarEnergy runs all oil and gas activity in the state, from exploration and production through refining, transport and storage, so one organisation sets practice across the whole value chain.
QatarEnergy: projects and investment
A second phase, North Field South, is planned to raise LNG output to 126 million tonnes a year from 2028, with international partners taking stakes alongside QatarEnergy.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In QatarEnergy. At Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial Area, international operators, EPCs and visiting contractors tend to specify to IECEx. A reviewer should read the certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 is designed for IECEx, and certification is in progress, so nothing can be supplied as certified.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx smartphone for QatarEnergy
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 · QatarEnergy
Frequently asked questions
Can QatarEnergy buy the IS-04Z1 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 IECEx smartphone for QatarEnergy 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.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
How does QatarEnergy approve suppliers?
QatarEnergy's Supply Management section describes vendor registration through its Mushtaryat Portal, which issues a SAP Vendor Code required for tender documents, and a Projects Preferred Manufacturers List (PML); confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
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 should be checked for devices used on offshore Qatari platforms?
Offshore work combines salt air, humidity and summer heat, so check the ingress protection and corrosion resistance of the enclosure, the temperature range and the gas group of the product against the platform's classification. Confirm any marine, helicopter transfer or platform-specific rules with the operator.
Which QatarEnergy sites usually require Zone 1 rated phones and tablets?
Typically the LNG, gas processing and refinery areas at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed, offshore production platforms, and tank farms and loading facilities. Area classification is set by QatarEnergy or its operating companies for each plant, so request the hazardous-area drawing and gas group before choosing equipment.
Do QatarEnergy projects use approved manufacturer lists?
The sheet says QatarEnergy describes project-specific Preferred Manufacturers Lists (PML) alongside vendor registration and a tenders portal. Whether a product appears on a list depends on the project, so confirm with QatarEnergy's procurement and HSE teams. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and has no certificate.
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Enquiry · QatarEnergy
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for QatarEnergy, Qatar
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 · QatarEnergy
Launching Q4 2026
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Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.