The Colossal Gas Pipe Laid At The Bottom Of The Ocean | Megastructures | Spark

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Published 2021-06-12

By two thousand and eight, Norway will be connected to the United Kingdom via a 1200 km super pipeline—the longest subsea pipeline in the world. But this connection is only a part of an enormous plan to tap into Norway’s second largest gas deposit, capable of providing 20% of the UK’s gas needs for decades to come. Located 3 km below the ocean’s surface, and 120 km offshore, the deposit is beyond the reach of humans and all of the construction has to be completed by robots working against strong underwater currents, sub-zero temperatures and extreme wind and wave conditions. When tapped, the gas will be transported to one of the largest automated gas processing plants to prepare it for shipment to the U.K. Each phase will put ingenuity and engineering to the ultimate test.

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All Comments (21)

@h2ear540 2 years ago

I can definitely wait for the second episode in 40yrs...
@johneastman1905 2 years ago

Compliments to the script writers and presenter for speaking calmly without bull shit Exaggerated dramatic tension and allowing us viewers to enjoy the amazing achievement
@DavidInMonroe318 2 years ago

The amount of energy and effort involved in this whole project is insane.
@dbx1233 1 month ago

This operation was constructed and put into operation in record time. It was 11:00am when I started watching the video and in less than 1hr this thing was up and running. That's incredible.
@jameslye3452 1 year ago

with the current supply problems this puts into perspective when we say "Just drill another well and get pumping" Insane engineering and insane financial cost . Hats off to all involved
@nickazg 2 years ago

Such an insane amount of engineering, materials and energy. Its actually quite scary what we as humans depend on for our global infrastructure's and economies to function.
@johngilbert8410 2 years ago

These engineers are some of the most brightest people on the planet. Hats off to them.
@GrantsPassTVRepair 2 years ago

It's amazing to see such brilliance, drive and organization coming out of a world with so many problems. It makes me ponder what keeps so many of us from finding our potential.
@VitaKet 2 years ago

This is so interesting it really doesn't need the high intensity music/sound effects and voice-over...
@chuckbangers2590 1 month ago

No other species on the planet could have accomplished any one of the tens of thousands of steps it took to accomplish this project. Humans have taken existence on Earth to a whole other level.
@terryreynoldson6698 2 years ago

AMAZING! I'm always in awe of how we, as relatively fragile primates, can accomplish such feats of engineering.
@peppino1961 2 years ago

This is unreal, the precision involved in every aspect of this project is staggering. Every piece of machinery alone is mind boggling. Stunning.
@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS 2 years ago

Just imagine they don’t even show what it takes to maintain and repair all of this equipment, what a monumental project.
@bryanguzik 2 years ago

I'm like many others who watch (too) many of these build-type documentaries. Yet there were few (if any) moments that didn't humble anything seen before. I love this industry!!
@marcelwildeboer 2 years ago

What a documentary, can’t stop watching…..definitely going to follow and watch all documentary’s.
@theresa42213 2 years ago

MIND BOGGLING! I'm extremely impressed with this genius! Taming the earth is NOT a simple affair!
@jimmynick1252 2 years ago

I didn't want this documentary to end
@OregonCrow 2 years ago

This dude has the best voice for this stuff. I can listen to him for ever it seems.
@bozm9961 2 years ago

Much respect for these dedicated and gifted men..
@alphared4655 2 years ago

Makes me think of how they brought plumbing to cities like Paris and London a couple hundred years ago. Amazing engineering!!