Venezuela’s oil shipments have reached a level not seen in nearly a decade. With the U.S. easing key restrictions and South American producers stepping in amid Middle East disruptions, global buyers are tapping into the world’s largest crude reserve.

Guyana has rapidly climbed the ranks of global oil producers, pumping over 900,000 barrels of crude per day just four years after its first discovery. As the world contends with an energy crisis and soaring oil prices, Guyana’s newfound wealth offers a critical boost to the Americas’ overall energy security.