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1 online resource (streaming video file) (50 min. 5 sec.) ; 303087471 bytes |
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Big, Bigger, Biggest ; Series 2, Episode 8 |
| Summary |
An examination of the six technological breakthroughs that have allowed the world's largest oil platform - the Perdido Spar in the Gulf of Mexico - to be built. The Perdido Spar sits in deeper water than any other oil platform, in an ocean over two kilometres deep. This floating factory is capable of drilling in depths of up to three kilometres below the sea floor. At maximum production it can generate enough oil daily to fill 132,000 cars with petrol. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC |
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Closed captioning in English |
| Event |
Broadcast 2011-02-05 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Offshore oil well drilling.
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Oil well drilling rigs -- Design and construction.
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Oil well drilling rigs -- Equipment and supplies.
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Technological innovations.
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Gulf of Mexico.
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Ohio.
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Streaming video
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Assi, Gustavo, cast
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Gauther, Jerry, cast
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Jeter, Stan, cast
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McCann, Ed, cast
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Michie, John, cast
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Oxley, Peter, director
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Priest, Tyler, cast
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Ryan, Tony, cast
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Snyder, Dale, cast
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Wrobel, Paul, cast
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