Expansion plans
Further trains have been proposed as a possible second phase, so construction and commissioning activity may continue.
Kitimat LNG · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone in Kitimat LNG
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. Gas handling, liquefaction and ship loading create Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas. If you are specifying an IECEx smartphone for LNG Canada, Kitimat, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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 topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereKitimat LNG
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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for LNG Canada, Kitimat
| 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 | 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
Working in LNG Canada, Kitimat: 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
- 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
Start-up status
The plant produced its first LNG and shipped its first cargo in June 2025; the second train was reported to begin operating in November 2025.
Field notes · LNG Canada, Kitimat
More about LNG Canada, Kitimat that matters for portable equipment
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.
LNG Canada, Kitimat: industry on the ground
Kitimat was planned and built by Alcan in the 1950s, and Rio Tinto's aluminium smelter is still the main employer; other local activity includes engineering, metal fabrication and imports of methanol and condensate.
LNG Canada, Kitimat: infrastructure
The terminal was designed with two liquefaction trains totalling 14 million tonnes per year, with the option of two more trains to raise capacity to 26 million tonnes per year.
LNG Canada, Kitimat: infrastructure
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.
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 LNG Canada, Kitimat. With shareholders and contractors from several countries, LNG Canada is the kind of project where IECEx documentation is widely understood. A certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions would be the reference set. The IS-04Z1 is designed for the IECEx route, with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx 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 an 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 IECEx 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.
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.
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
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 · 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.