Asset Integrity Management System Implementation

Abstract

Abstract KOC commenced preparation of Integrity Management (IM) System Standard & Guidelines in 2003. The IM system implementation sits under HSE umbrella at present and compliments the existing HSE management system policy and procedures. KOC operations assets include North Kuwait (NK), WK, S&EK, Gas Operations/Management and E&PD (Exploration & Petroleum Development). Major Projects are also managed by TSD (Technical Service Directorate) & Controlling Teams including Inspection & Corrosion. Initially, a set of six critical areas for IM implementation was agreed with the operating assets and KPIs (key performance indicators) were defined accordingly. These comprised of chemical management system, safety critical equipment, emergency shutdown system testing, fire & gas detection system, replacement of pipelines temporary clamps with permanent ones and procedure for control & monitoring of safety overrides equipment. Previous integrity related incidents were analysed to identify the immediate and root causes and a basket of IM KPIs was prepared accordingly. The analysis also included the minor incidents, near misses, unsafe acts & conditions and lessons learned from inside and other Oil & Gas companies. Each asset selected a number of KPIs as applicable to the nature of their operations and prepared a 3 years rolling plan accordingly. Each asset monitors implementation of their selected KPIs and quarterly performance reports are compiled in an auditable manner. Achieved KPI targets are sustained for continuous improvement cycle & new KPIs are introduced into the IM basket as/when identified. IM system has now focused on PSM (process safety management) related aspects and incident prevention. Although the HSE management system has been focused on personal safety, IM/PSM system is aiming to enhance the process safety and prevent PSM related incidents. This provides a more holistic approach to enhance personnel responsibilities, competency development, safety critical equipment identification & respective PM (preventive maintenance) plans and incorporation of Inherently Safer Design (ISD) principles in project concepts to prevent loss of containment.