AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF GHANA’S OIL INDUSTRY. AT THE ATUABO GAS COMPANY IN GHANA

ABSTRACT 

The purpose of the study was to investigate into the asset integrity management system ofGhana’s oil industry. The study adopted descriptive research design for the study. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used for the study.  The researcher used questionnaire surveys and interviews to collect primary data. The populations for the study were personnel of Ghana Gas Company, Ghana National Petroleum Company and the Ministry of Energy and their supervisors in industry. The population for the study was seven hundred (700). A sample of 151 respondents from the Ghana Gas company at Atuabo was randomly selected. This was made up of 50 supervisors and 101 practicing engineers and operators. SPSS software version 18 was used to analyse data. The findings of the study concluded that the asset integrity management (AIM) addresses corrosion management inspection and repair, safety of critical elements, instrumented protective functions, The asset integrity management(AIM) delegates duties, responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities with respect to its development and implementation. All relevant personnel do not have access to relevant AIM documentation and records. The AIM incorporates or links to a quality management system as a mechanism for assisting in meeting the asset integrity management (AIM) performance standards or key indicators. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are regularly reviewed by supervisors and managers. The researcher recommended that, the managers of the organization must ensure that AIM addresses corrosion management inspection and repair, safety of critical elements, instrumented protective functions, the AIM must delegate duties and responsibilities to improve Assets Integrity Management Strategy of the Ghana Gas Company, Atuabo.