Guyana's Oil Boom Will Boost Energy Security in the Americas

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Guyana, once among South America's most impoverished nations, is experiencing an epic oil boom. In a mere four years, the country of less than one million went from first discovery to first oil and is now lifting over 900,000 barrels per day. There are signs of significant production growth ahead. This is occurring at a crucial time for a world experiencing an energy crisis after oil spiked to well-over $110 per barrel after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Guyana's oil boom is significantly reducing…