• The EU regulation on ozone depleting substances (ODS) requires BP to reduce the use of ODS and phase out use of certain ODSs. BP continues to replace ODS in refrigerants and/or equipment, in the EU and elsewhere, in accordance with the Montreal Protocol and related legislation. In addition, the EU regulation on fluorinated gases with high global warming potential came into force on 1 January 2015. This might further limit the use of some refrigerants, such as in gas processing facilities.