Occidental may face higher operating and maintenance costs due to government actions related to Ghg and air emissions, such as higher costs charged by service providers to purchase, operate, maintain, and maintain emissions control systems to obtain emission allowances, pay carbon taxes, comply with new regulatory or reporting requirements, or prevent Occidental from conducting oil and gas development activities in certain areas, while also promoting the use of alternative energy sources and reducing demand for oil Ngl and natural gas and other products produced by Occidental's businesses.