Qatargas: projects and investment
In August 2021 Qatargas completed the WHP12N platform jacket for its North Field Production Sustainability project, the first drilling support structure built in Qatar for Qatargas, at the Qcon yard.
Qatargas · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe 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. 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. Buyers searching for an intrinsically safe smartphone supplier for Qatargas can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
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 topicintrinsically safe
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSupply
WhereQatargas
Short answer. An intrinsically safe 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 · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe smartphone for Qatargas
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Level of protection | ia, ib or ic matched to the zone | ib, for Zone 1 |
| Entity parameters | Uo, Io and Po within the device limits | Published with the certificate |
| Accessories | Chargers and cases certified with the device | Defined at certification |
| 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
Becoming an approved supplier to 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: who works there
Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company was established in 1993 to operate and maintain LNG and helium production, and Qatargas Operating Company was formed in July 2005 to build later projects.
Qatargas: projects and investment
Qatargas 3 and 4 started production in November 2010 and January 2011, and Trains 6 and 7 each added 7.8 million tonnes a year, so the Ras Laffan site has many large mega-trains.
Qatargas: industry on the ground
Helium is produced at Ras Laffan: the first helium came in August 2005, and Ras Laffan Helium 2, inaugurated in 2013, is described as the largest plant of its kind in the world.
The term · intrinsically safe
What “intrinsically safe” means for a smartphone
Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so that neither a spark nor a hot surface can ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even when a fault occurs. The ib level, used for Zone 1, tolerates one fault. It is the usual way to make a handheld device that a worker carries continuously through a hazardous area.
The IS-04Z1 is designed on this principle for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4). Intrinsic safety is a design basis, not a certificate: certification is in progress and none has been issued yet.
In Qatargas. On LNG liquefaction trains, onshore gas processing and terminal operations, rounds involve walking large plants and reading instruments. A handheld designed for intrinsic safety could capture readings, photos and calls near the equipment if the certificate permits it. Permit-to-work rules at Ras Laffan and offshore remain the operator's.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Qatargas
Nothing can be bought for Qatargas today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you at launch.
- 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 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 intrinsically safe smartphone for Qatargas 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.
What does ‘intrinsically safe’ mean for the IS-04Z1?
The circuits are designed to limit energy so a spark or hot surface cannot ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even with one fault (level ib, Zone 1). Certification of that design is in progress.
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
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 · Qatargas
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Qatargas?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.