Pike Electric Corp. and Symbion Power LLC have been awarded two new, major energy contracts under the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC), which was signed between the governments of the United States of America and the United Republic of Tanzania in 2008.

These two contracts valued at nearly $65 million were awarded by the Millennium Challenge Account – Tanzania (MCA-Tanzania). Together, the two firms will construct or expand approximately 1,000 miles of distribution lines in the regions of Mwanza, Tanga, Dodoma, Mbeya, and Iringa.

J. Eric Pike, Chairman and CEO of Pike Electric Corp. said, "Pike Electric is pleased and honored to be a part of the electric infrastructure build-out in Tanzania. It is our goal to train and employ Tanzanians in modern construction techniques to provide reliable power throughout this great country."

Pike and Symbion were already working collaboratively on a three separate projects in Tanzania valued at nearly $19 million. Collectively, the companies have been awarded nearly $84 million in distribution powerline projects including engineering, material procurement and construction. Construction on these projects will begin early in calendar 2011 and will continue for approximately two years.