Integrity · Reliability · Confidence

Facility Integrity &
Reliability Management
for the energy sector.

Comprehensive asset integrity solutions — topside, subsea, digital, and engineering — that keep critical oil & gas infrastructure safe, compliant, and profitable.

25–36%
Reduction in unplanned downtime
<12 hrs
Emergency offshore mobilization
90%+
Client retention rate
0
Non-compliances in recent client audits

Figures reflect outcomes across integrity programmes delivered by FI&RM principals.

01 — Who we are

Comprehensive asset integrity for the global energy sector.

In the complex realm of energy operations, maintaining asset integrity goes beyond technical necessity. It is the foundation of operational excellence, safety, and uninterrupted business performance.

FI&RM Services Ltd provides integrity management for energy and process industries — topside and underwater inspection using risk-based inspection (RBI) methodology, alongside digital solutions and predictive analytics. We combine engineering excellence with proven methodologies to extend asset life, enhance safety, and deliver measurable returns.

Our commitment To serve as a reliable partner for energy operators worldwide — delivering comprehensive asset integrity solutions that support safe, dependable, and profitable operations.
  • Protecting vital oil & gas infrastructure
  • Guaranteeing integrity across the full asset lifecycle
  • Fostering a culture of proactive risk mitigation
  • Safeguarding people, environment, and asset efficiency
Core values
01

Technical Excellence

Certified professionals, rigorous standards.

02

Client Partnership

Collaborative engagement, flexible service.

03

Safety First

Personnel and operational safety, always.

04

Data-Driven

Advanced analytics, predictive maintenance.

05

Regulatory Expertise

Multi-jurisdictional compliance capability.

06

Innovation

Emerging tech adoption, R&D partnerships.

02 — Our brand promise

The foundation of excellence.

Three principles, lived out in every engagement.

PILLAR 01

Integrity

The cornerstone of trust

Technical, professional, and ethical integrity — rigorous scientific methodology, honest unbiased recommendations, unwavering safety commitment.

  • Certified inspectors & chartered engineers
  • API, ISO, NORSOK, ASME, AMPP/NACE
  • Independent, vendor-neutral advice
  • No compromise on safety
PILLAR 02

Reliability

Delivering on our promises

Service, asset, and data reliability — backed by risk-based inspection, predictive maintenance, and rigorous quality assurance.

  • 98%+ on-time delivery
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • 25–36% downtime reduction
  • Industry-leading uptime
PILLAR 03

Confidence

Empowering informed decisions

Technical, regulatory, and business confidence — multidisciplinary expertise, former regulators on staff, clear ROI projections.

  • Multidisciplinary expert teams
  • Former regulators on staff
  • Clear cost-benefit analysis
  • Proven ROI delivery
03 — What we do

Our service portfolio.

Six integrated practice areas spanning the full integrity lifecycle.

01

Topside Integrity Management

Inspection, corrosion management, and structural integrity for production facilities.

NDT · RBI · FFS · Pressure Systems
02

Subsea Integrity & ROV Services

Specialized underwater inspection and monitoring using advanced ROV capabilities.

GVI/CVI · Pipelines · CP · Construction
03

Digital Integrity Solutions

AI-powered analytics, IoT monitoring, and cloud platforms for predictive maintenance.

AIMS · ML · Digital Twins · Mobile Apps
04

Engineering & Compliance

Technical excellence and regulatory expertise for safe, compliant operations.

Safety Cases · RBI Strategy · Submissions
05

Risk-Based Inspection

Optimized inspection programs using API 580/581 methodology for maximum risk reduction.

QRA · Planning · Cost Optimization
06

Maintenance Optimization

Data-driven strategies to reduce cost and improve reliability through condition-based approaches.

Predictive · Monitoring · Remaining Life

Topside integrity management.

Safe, reliable operations for production facilities — onshore and offshore.

Inspection services

  • Non-Destructive Testing — UT, radiography, phased array, TOFD
  • Risk-Based Inspection — API 580/581, 15–20% cost reduction
  • Online inspection — guided wave testing, real-time monitoring

Corrosion management

  • All mechanisms covered — sweet, sour, MIC, CUI
  • Control strategy & chemical inhibitor programs
  • Integrity Operating Windows with automated alerts

Structural & pressure systems

  • Fitness-for-Service per API 579 / ASME FFS-1
  • Strain-gauge structural health monitoring
  • PSV testing, certification, ASME / PED compliance

Outcomes — annualized

25–36%

Reduction in unplanned downtime through optimized inspection & maintenance.

$2–5M

Average annual savings per facility from extended asset life.

15–20%

Inspection program cost reduction via RBI optimization.

Comprehensive topside integrity programs deliver measurable, audit-ready results.

Subsea integrity & ROV services.

Advanced underwater inspection — without taking production offline.

Subsea inspection

  • General & Close Visual Inspection — HD-documented, measured
  • Cathodic protection surveys — anode depletion monitoring
  • External coating & structural integrity evaluation

Equipment monitoring

  • Subsea tree, wellhead, and pipeline integrity
  • Flexible riser & umbilical fatigue assessment
  • Leak detection & pressure monitoring

ROV operations

  • Work-Class ROV — interventions, valve operation, repairs
  • Inspection-Class ROV — cost-effective surveys
  • UT, eddy current, ACFM, metrology sensor integration

Outcomes

<12hrs

Emergency mobilization — industry-leading response time.

47:1

Typical ROI on alternative pipeline inspection methodologies.

0

Production shutdowns required for integrity assessment.

Regulatory acceptance secured for pipelines where intelligent pigging isn't feasible.

Digital integrity solutions.

Transforming asset management through analytics, AI, and unified platforms.

Integrated AIMS platforms

  • Unified database — inspection, maintenance, risk
  • 96% data quality improvement on deployment
  • One-click regulatory reporting

Predictive analytics & AI

  • ML models predict failures 6–12 months in advance
  • Transparent, auditable, vendor-neutral models
  • Proactive intervention before failure events

Mobile & cloud

  • Offline-capable tablet apps with geo-tagging
  • Bank-grade encryption, role-based access
  • Dashboards, heat maps, 3D model visualization

Outcomes

70–85%

Failure prediction accuracy on production assets.

35–50%

Downtime reduction via predictive maintenance.

95%

Reduction in inspection reporting cycle time.

35% inspector productivity gain with immediate critical-finding alerts.

Engineering & compliance services.

Regulatory expertise and technical excellence — with former regulators on staff.

Regulatory compliance support

  • Multi-jurisdictional — BSEE, HSE, NOPSEMA, PSA
  • Compliance gap assessments & action plans
  • Submissions, agency liaison, mock audits

Engineering studies & analysis

  • Integrity management strategy development
  • Fitness-for-Service engineering per API 579
  • Life extension, failure investigation, root cause

Track record

0

Regulatory non-compliances in recent client audits.

4+

Jurisdictions covered by in-house former-regulator expertise.

Insider understanding of enforcement priorities accelerates approval processes.
04 — Why FI&RM

Value proposition & competitive edge.

Four differentiators that clients return for.

01

Integrated Approach

End-to-end solutions spanning topside, subsea, digital, and engineering through a single provider.

  • Seamless service delivery
  • Holistic risk management
  • Technology integration
  • Lifecycle continuity
Eliminates interface PM risks
02

Data-Driven Decisions

Advanced analytics and AI transforming raw data into actionable intelligence with measurable outcomes.

  • 70–85% failure prediction accuracy
  • Optimization algorithms
  • Industry benchmarking
  • Transparent methodologies
Typical ROI 3:1 to 5:1 in 2–3 yrs
03

Regulatory Expertise

Former regulators on staff, navigating complex multi-jurisdictional compliance with confidence.

  • BSEE, HSE, NOPSEMA, PSA expertise
  • Proactive compliance monitoring
  • Efficient regulatory interface
  • Best-practice leadership
Zero non-compliances in recent audits
04

Emergency Response

24/7/365 availability with rapid mobilization capabilities when integrity crises occur.

  • Direct expert consultation
  • Under 12-hour mobilization
  • Crisis management experience
  • Business continuity planning
Record offshore response <12 hrs
05 — How we deliver

Our delivery process.

A proven five-phase methodology — from facility review to continuous improvement.

01

Assessment & Planning

  • Facility review
  • Degradation mechanism ID
  • Risk assessment
  • Inspection strategy
  • Resource planning
02

Execution & Data Capture

  • Safety briefings
  • Systematic inspection
  • Real-time data capture
  • QA oversight
  • Critical-finding alerts
03

Analysis & Assessment

  • Data validation
  • Integrity assessment
  • Degradation-rate analysis
  • Remaining-life calculation
  • Risk recalculation
04

Reporting & Recommendations

  • Technical reports
  • Executive summaries
  • Risk-register updates
  • Regulatory documentation
  • Client presentations
05

Monitoring & Improvement

  • Periodic reviews
  • KPI tracking
  • Condition monitoring
  • Lessons learned
  • Continuous improvement
Consistent quality across every project — from initial planning through ongoing optimization. Each phase has defined deliverables, sign-off gates, and client touchpoints.
06 — Meet the founders

Our leadership.

Four founders, decades of energy-sector experience, one shared standard.

Chris Kare Opuba, Managing Director
Managing Director

Chris Kare Opuba

Ugo Odera Afulike, Technical Director
Technical Director

Ugo Odera Afulike

Ekong Friday Ekong, Projects Director
Projects Director

Ekong Friday Ekong

Pere-ebi Alex Tiemo, Executive Director
Executive Director

Pere-ebi Alex Tiemo

World-class expertise across every discipline.

A multidisciplinary team of certified professionals, chartered engineers, and subject-matter experts with decades of combined experience across the global energy sector.

Certified Inspectors

API, ASNT, PCN certified NDT technicians

Chartered Engineers

Professional engineers across multiple disciplines

Former Regulators

BSEE, HSE, NOPSEMA, PSA agency experience

D01
Mechanical Integrity

Pressure systems, piping, rotating equipment

D02
Structural Integrity

Offshore platforms, onshore facilities, FEA

D03
Corrosion Science

All mechanisms, mitigation strategies

D04
Non-Destructive Testing

Full-spectrum NDT, advanced techniques

D05
Risk Assessment

RBI, QRA, HAZOP, LOPA methodologies

D06
Regulatory Compliance

Multi-jurisdictional, safety cases

D07
Digital Solutions

Analytics, AI/ML, software development

D08
Subsea Operations

ROV pilots, subsea engineers, surveyors

07 — Who we serve

Trusted by industry leaders.

A diverse client portfolio across the global energy sector.

Segment 01

International Oil Majors

Integrity programs for global operators.

Offshore · Refineries · LNG
Segment 02

National Oil Companies

Large-scale integrity & digital transformation.

Processing · Pipelines · Mature fields
Segment 03

Independent Operators

Specialized services for focused portfolios.

Deepwater · Unconventional
Segment 04

EPC Contractors

Design, commissioning & lifecycle support.

New builds · Expansions · Mods
Segment 05

Offshore Service Providers

ROV & subsea integrity partnerships.

Drilling · Subsea installation
Segment 06

Power & Utilities

Asset integrity for power generation.

Gas turbines · CCGT · Cogen
90%+

Client retention rate — reflecting lasting relationships built on outcomes.

Active operations — Nigeria · Gulf of Guinea
International standards we guide
API 580/581

Risk-Based Inspection

ISO 55000

Asset Management

API RP 2SIM

Structural Integrity Mgmt

API 579

Fitness-for-Service

ASME B&PV

Pressure Equipment

ISO 9001/14001/45001

QHSE Management

08 — Get in touch

Let's safeguard
your critical assets.

Thank you for considering FI&RM Services Ltd as your asset integrity partner. We'd welcome a conversation about how we can deliver measurable value to your operations.

Start the conversation
Email
firm@firmservicesltd.com
Phone
+1 (917) 708-6008
Lagos HQ
B15 Glover Road, Pinnock Beach Estate,
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Web
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