Syria has signed a deal with Jordan to import 4 million cubic meters (around 140 million cubic feet) of natural gas per day, in the latest move to restore its energy sector after 13 years of civil war.

What happened: A statement on the Syrian Arab News Agency on Monday said the agreement was signed at the Syrian Ministry of Energy between the Syrian Petroleum Company and Jordan’s National Electric Power Company.

According to SANA, gas deliveries under the arrangement began Jan. 1 using the Egyptian-leased floating regasification vessel Energos Force at Aqaba Port in Jordan, with daily volumes ranging from 30 million to 90 million cubic feet. Jordan’s National Electric Power Company is also procuring a new floating regasification unit to replace the vessel and ensure uninterrupted supply, the report added.

SANA's report quoted the Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir as saying the agreement will help secure fuel for power plants, diversify gas sources and improve electricity reliability. Jordanian Energy Minister Saleh al-Kharabsheh said the deal supports the stability of Syria’s electricity network and strengthens bilateral energy cooperation.