Extreme Engineering unveils some of the most ambitious architectural plans ofThe DiscoveryStore.com'stimes. Some are theoretical; others are in the works. But all of these modern marvels pose challenges that stretch the definition of what's possible. Watch as jaw-dropping computer animation and first-hand accounts from builders, designers and engineers breathe life into the most extreme construction projects ever conceived.Visit one of the world's largest, most involved construction projects – the sprawling Sakhalin oil and gas complex, located on a remote island off the eastern coast of Russia. The Russians are pouring billions into this city-sized operation – designed to suck fossil fuel from a frigid corner of the Pacific Ocean – with the hope that it will provide a needed boost to the region's economy. Join host Danny Forster as explores the enormous work site, even helping bolt down a huge gas tank that's suspended from a 1,000-foot crane.
This title is part of Season 4.
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