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Julius Rone, CEO of UTM Offshore, has been named New Telegraph Personality of the Year 2025 for his significant impact on Nigeria's gas sector, particularly through the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project. The initiative, backed by President Bola Tinubu's administration, aims to produce 1.5 million tonnes of LNG and 300,000 tonnes of LPG annually, utilizing substantial gas reserves over two decades. Rone's leadership has attracted $2 billion in funding for Phase One and an additional $3 billion for Phase Two, showcasing strong investor confidence in sustainable development.