2003

S3.E1 ∙ Snohvit Arctic Gas Processing Platform

Tue, Oct 18, 2005

Snohvit is Europe's first Liquefied Natural Gas plant being built in the port of Cadiz in Spain. It's the first time a natural gas treatment plant has been built so far away from where it's being installed, the icy Arctic Circle which will be its home.

7.8 /10

S3.E2 ∙ El Cajon Dam

Wed, Nov 09, 2005

The El Cajon Dam on the Rio Grande de Santiago River in Mexico is the largest current construction project in Latin America. A fast construction effort, when completed, this $750 million structure will be able to supply 2% of Mexico's electricity needs.

6.9 /10

S3.E3 ∙ Hong Kong's Cable Car

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

On Hong Kong's Lantau Island a team of experts are building one of the most impressive cable cars ever seen. This year-round system, the Ngong Ping 360, as it has recently been renamed, is not only the longest detachable cable car system but the biggest.

0 /10

S3.E4 ∙ Woodrow Wilson Bridge

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge that has spanned the Potomac River since the 1960s is proving inadequate for the demands of the 21st Century. A replacement is being constructed, featuring seven more miles of roadway to connect Virginia and Maryland.

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S3.E5 ∙ Gotthard Tunnel

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is set to become the world's largest rail tunnel, creating a flat rail link for travel through the Alps. With breakthrough engineering methods, this project is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and dramatic of modern times.

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S3.E6 ∙ Dubai's Ski Resort

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Ski-Dubai offers what seems impossible - snow in the desert. Rising from the sea of sand that surrounds Arabia's most vibrant city, it's the first indoor slope with a black ski run and will provide the complete indoor alpine experience.

0 /10