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.
US LNG Terminals · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone in US LNG Terminals
LNG developments sign long-term sales contracts, typically for 20 to 25 years, before investors commit, so sites operate for decades and equipment standards stay stable. Zone 1 and Zone 21 areas arise at liquefaction trains, storage tanks, loading arms and gas compression. If you are specifying an IECEx smartphone for US LNG export terminals, 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
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WhereUS LNG Terminals
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for US LNG export terminals: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. 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 US LNG export terminals
| 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 | US LNG export terminals: Liquefaction trains, LNG storage tanks, Ship loading berths | 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
US LNG export terminals: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Golden Pass LNG
- Cheniere (Sabine Pass, Corpus Christi)
- Sempra (Cameron LNG)
- Venture Global (Calcasieu Pass)
Classified areas to expect
- Liquefaction trains
- LNG storage tanks
- Ship loading berths
- Gas compression and pipelines
Local conditions · US LNG export terminals
What US LNG export terminals means for portable equipment
Scale
The United States shipped 11.9 Bcf a day of LNG in 2024, with Louisiana's four terminals handling three-fifths. Cheniere reports 16 trains in operation across Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi.
Field notes · US LNG export terminals
More about US LNG export terminals that matters for portable equipment
US LNG export terminals: background
Cheniere became the first US company to gain permission to export LNG, and its first exports came in 2016, after a long period in which terminals were designed for imports.
US LNG export terminals: industry on the ground
Cheniere's Corpus Christi site has net liquefaction capacity of 18 million tonnes a year and was reported running near its peak feed-gas rate, with expansion filed for four more trains.
US LNG export terminals: industry on the ground
In 2024 the United States had seven large LNG liquefaction export terminals with a combined capacity of about 88 million tonnes a year.
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.
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 US LNG export terminals. Terminals such as Sabine Pass, Corpus Christi, Cameron, Calcasieu Pass, Freeport and Golden Pass involve global contractors and LNG carriers. IECEx gives these teams an international reference: a certificate of conformity with a schedule of conditions. SAMS holds no such certificate yet for the IS-04Z1.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx smartphone for US LNG Terminals
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 · US LNG Terminals
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in US LNG Terminals today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an 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.
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 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.
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.
Are LNG terminals busy all year?
Export terminals run continuously, with ships loading regularly and trains shut down only for planned maintenance. Teams visiting for service or inspection need to coordinate with operations and book access well ahead.
How do hurricanes affect Gulf Coast LNG sites?
Several US LNG sites named in federal filings, including Sabine Pass, Cameron and Corpus Christi, are on the Gulf Coast, where storm season makes shutdown and evacuation planning normal. Keep spares and agree storm-season support arrangements with the operator.
Does the same device record work for every US terminal?
Not automatically. Each terminal has its own classification drawings and approval process, so a marking accepted at one may need separate review at another. The IS-04Z1 target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, and certification is in progress. Ask each operator what documents it expects.
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