New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) Torrent Power on Monday said it has inked a pact with Japanese firm JERA to get a supply of up to 0.27 MMTPA of LNG for 10 years, starting from 2027.

The LNG procured under this agreement will be strategically utilised by Torrent Power Ltd (TPL), including to operate its 2,730 MW combined cycle Gas-Based Power Plants (GBPPs) in India, to meet the country’s rising power demand, support peak demand periods, and balance renewables, a company statement said.

It will also support the Torrent Group’s City Gas Distribution (CGD) arm – Torrent Gas Ltd’s (TGL), growing requirement of LNG to ensure a reliable supply of gas for households, commercial and industrial consumers and CNG vehicles.

According to the statement, TPL has signed a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement

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