Guyana sees oil growth as Venezuela tensions ease ahead of energy meet

As geopolitical tensions with neighbouring Venezuela seem to ease, Guyana, a tiny oil-producing country with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, is entering what analysts say is a fresh window for expansion. According to Reuters, the change coincides with continuing US involvement in Venezuela and the Guyana Energy Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Georgetown and bring together government and business executives. It is anticipated that the four-day meeting, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on how the nation can build on its explosive oil-driven boom. Training the local oil and gas workers, increasing investment prospects, and creating a downstream sector to meet long-term industry demands will be the main topics of discussion. Although Guyana's oil…