Asset Integrity can be defined as the ability of an asset to perform its required function effectively and efficiently whilst protecting health, safety and the environment.

 

3.2.1 What is asset integrity management?

Asset Integrity Management is the means of ensuring that the people, systems, processes and resources that deliver integrity are in place, in use and will perform when required over the whole lifecycle of the asset.

 

3.2.2 Contextual definition of asset integrity

In NOSDRA context, integrity is defined as the prevention of the loss of containment of crude oil or other petroleum or gas products from the facilities.

 

3.2.3 Objectives of Asset Integrity Management Programme (AIMP)

-To improve integrity management systems of oil facilities operations in Nigeria

-To put measures in place that will accelerate the integrity assessment of oil and gas assets in High Risk Areas (HRAs).

-To provide a program for the monitoring of integrity of oil and gas assets.

-To improve the Agency’s role in reviewing the adequacy of integrity management programs and plans.

-To provide increased assurance in assets safety.

-To ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory and legislative requirements.

-To provide assurance of technical integrity by the application of risk-based or risk-informed engineering principles and techniques.

-To enhance delivery of the required safety, environmental and operational performance.

-To put in place a system that will guarantee the retention of the license to operate.

-To ensure optimization of the activities and the resources required to operate the facilities whilst maintaining system integrity.

-To give assurance of the facilities’ fitness for purpose.