Qatargas: background
Qatargas was set up in 1984 as a joint venture with ExxonMobil and others. Its first three LNG trains, each designed for 3.3 million tonnes a year, were built in 1996, 1997 and 1998.
Qatargas · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Supplier for Qatargas
Qatargas was established in 1984 and now trades as QatarEnergy LNG, a QatarEnergy company that develops and produces gas from the North Field and operates LNG facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City. Its upstream assets are in Ras Laffan and its headquarters are in Doha. This page sets out how an IECEx smartphone supply route to Qatargas will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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
RouteSupply
WhereQatargas
Short answer. An IECEx smartphone for Qatargas cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
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 Qatargas
| 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 | Qatargas: Onshore gas processing, Helium production, LNG liquefaction trains | 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 · Qatargas
Working with QatarEnergy LNG (formerly Qatargas): 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
- North Field (offshore and onshore facilities)
Classified areas
- LNG liquefaction trains
- Offshore facilities
- Onshore gas processing
- Helium production
Supplier approval · Qatargas
How suppliers reach Qatargas
QatarEnergy LNG is part of the QatarEnergy group, whose Supply Management section describes vendor registration through the Mushtaryat Portal (SAP Vendor Code) and a Preferred Manufacturers List; 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 · Qatargas
More about Qatargas that matters for portable equipment
Qatargas: industry on the ground
QatarEnergy LNG, formerly Qatargas, produces about 77 million tonnes of LNG a year from seven ventures, and has its headquarters in Doha with its upstream assets at Ras Laffan.
Qatargas: infrastructure
The Laffan Refinery was inaugurated in 2010, and a major diesel hydrotreater was added during the Laffan Refinery 2 expansion, so condensate refining sits alongside LNG at Ras Laffan.
Qatargas: logistics and access
LNG leaves Ras Laffan on large Q-Flex and Q-Max carriers, and Qatargas also commissioned the Map Ta Phut LNG terminal in Thailand in 2011, so marine loading and berth operations are a core activity.
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 Qatargas. The company describes 14 LNG trains at Ras Laffan, a scale that draws international EPCs, shutdown contractors and visiting specialists. For them IECEx documentation is a common reference. A reviewer should read the certificate of conformity with the schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 is designed for IECEx, but certification is still in progress.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Qatargas
There is no stock to order for Qatargas yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, certification is in progress, and supply will run through authorised distributors after the certificates are issued. Procurement teams can prepare now with the datasheet, the certification schedule and a safe-area evaluation.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Qatargas
Frequently asked questions
Can Qatargas buy the IS-04Z1 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 for Qatargas 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 Qatargas approve suppliers?
QatarEnergy LNG is part of the QatarEnergy group, whose Supply Management section describes vendor registration through the Mushtaryat Portal (SAP Vendor Code) and a Preferred Manufacturers List; confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply Qatargas?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What environment should be assumed for devices at Ras Laffan?
The site is a coastal desert location with high summer heat, humidity and salt in the air, plus dust. Check enclosure ingress protection, corrosion resistance and the operating temperature range of any device, and confirm area-specific rules with the operator rather than assuming one standard across all facilities.
Which Qatargas areas typically need intrinsically safe devices?
Typically LNG liquefaction trains, gas treatment and sulphur units, helium and condensate handling, jetty and loading areas, and offshore platforms feeding Ras Laffan. The operating company classifies each area, so ask for the zone drawings, gas group and temperature class before specifying a phone or tablet.
Is Qatargas the same company as QatarEnergy LNG?
According to the sheet, Qatargas was rebranded QatarEnergy LNG in September 2023 and is a QatarEnergy company operating LNG ventures at Ras Laffan Industrial City. Procurement and HSE requirements should be confirmed with the company. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and has no certificate.
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Enquiry · Qatargas
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Qatargas, Qatar
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 · Qatargas
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Qatargas?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.