Suncor: who works there
In fall 2021 Suncor took over operatorship of the Syncrude joint venture and holds a majority stake of 58.74%, making Syncrude a Suncor-run site with its own contractor base.
Suncor · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Supplier for Suncor
Suncor is a Calgary-based integrated energy company specialising in synthetic crude from oil sands. It operates oil sands sites near Fort McMurray and holds a majority stake in Syncrude, with refineries in Edmonton, Sarnia, Montreal and Commerce City, Colorado. This page sets out how an IECEx smartphone supply route to Suncor 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
WhereSuncor
Short answer. An IECEx smartphone for Suncor 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.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Suncor
| 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 | Suncor: Oil sands extraction and upgrading, Refinery process units, Fuel terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Canada
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 Canada. 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 · Suncor
Suncor Energy Inc. and the IS-04Z1
Where it operates and the kinds of classified area a handset would meet there.
Sites and areas
- Base Plant (Fort McMurray)
- Firebag
- MacKay River
- Fort Hills
Classified areas
- Oil sands extraction and upgrading
- Refinery process units
- Fuel terminals
Supplier approval · Suncor
Supplier registration at Suncor
Prospective suppliers complete an intake form on Suncor's website; if capabilities match its needs they may be contacted for registration and pre-qualification, and high-volume goods suppliers may be asked to transact on SAP Ariba Network. 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 · Suncor
More about Suncor that matters for portable equipment
Suncor: background
Suncor was formed in 1979 when Sun Oil merged its Canadian refining, retail and conventional oil businesses with Great Canadian Oil Sands, whose plant began production in 1967 as the first commercial Athabasca oil sands development.
Suncor: geography and layout
Upstream work covers Western Canada, Colorado and offshore eastern Canada, with international offshore developments in the North Sea, so equipment may need to meet different national regimes.
Suncor: industry on the ground
Suncor operates refineries in Edmonton, Sarnia, Montreal and Commerce City in Colorado, supplying industrial, retail and commercial customers, so hazardous areas span several provinces and one US state.
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 Suncor. Suncor's sites range from oil sands near Fort McMurray to refineries in Edmonton, Sarnia and Montreal, with contractors who may move between countries. IECEx documents give such teams a certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions that can be compared with local requirements. The IS-04Z1 is designed for IECEx, which is still in progress.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Suncor
There is no stock to order for Suncor 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 · Suncor
Frequently asked questions
Can Suncor buy the IS-04Z1 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 an IECEx smartphone for Suncor 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.
How does Suncor approve suppliers?
Prospective suppliers complete an intake form on Suncor's website; if capabilities match its needs they may be contacted for registration and pre-qualification, and high-volume goods suppliers may be asked to transact on SAP Ariba Network.
How will SAMS supply Suncor?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Is Syncrude approved separately from other Suncor sites?
Syncrude is a joint venture that Suncor now operates, and it keeps its own site procedures, contractor induction and permit systems. Treat it as a separate approval, and confirm with Syncrude's safety and procurement teams which certifications and trials they require.
Does Quebec or Ontario add language or approval requirements?
Quebec commonly expects French-language workplace documents, and each province has its own electrical safety authority. Confirm with the Montreal or Sarnia site which labelling, language and certification marks are accepted before supplying portable devices.
How does a company start supplying Suncor?
Prospective suppliers complete an intake form on Suncor's website, and may be contacted for registration and pre-qualification. High-volume goods suppliers may be asked to use SAP Ariba Network. Check the current process with Suncor. The IS-04Z1 is not yet certified, so no supply route is open.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Suncor
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Suncor, 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 · Suncor
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Suncor?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.