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>>perfun+(OP)
One of the quotes seems to imply Amazon should not let oil and gas companies use their cloud services. Having these companies use less efficient alternatives would seem to be a net loss for society. I don’t think there is a positive upside because the change in cost would not be large enough to change output.

>>benmmu+83
If the oil companies have to use a more expensive alternative service, it will drive up the marginal cost of extracting oil, and make oil less cost competitive against renewables. Furthermore, Amazon will no longer have business incentive to support the continuation of the fossil fuel industry, which could influence how they lobby on legislation.

>>gersh+Am
> If the oil companies have to use a more expensive alternative service

Microsoft is delighted to announce we are the digital transformation partner of #IPTC2020, the International Petroleum Technology conference, that kicks off tomorrow in Dahran until the 15th of January

https://twitter.com/Microsoft_Saudi/status/12162861906530508...

Oil companies don't need to worry, MS will be happy to provide equivalent services for similar rates.