Canada’s Impossible Pipeline Through Mountains (Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion)

Описание: The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is one of the most extreme engineering projects ever attempted in North America. Drilling through the Canadian Rockies wasn't just difficult - it was nearly impossible. This is the untold story of how engineers spent 34 billion dollars and over a decade pushing 1,150 kilometers of pipeline through mountains, rivers, avalanche zones, and earthquake territory.

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In this video, we break down the insane engineering challenges behind the Trans Mountain Pipeline project. From horizontal directional drilling under the Fraser River to tunnel boring machines that got permanently stuck in mountains, this project pushed the limits of what's possible. We cover the volcanic rock nightmares at Thompson Plateau, the fractured chaos of Coquihalla Summit, the avalanche protection systems, earthquake-proofing technology, and the near-death experiences that almost shut down the entire operation.

The Trans Mountain Pipeline now carries 890,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta to British Columbia, making it one of the largest pipelines in Canada. But it came at a cost - literally. Originally estimated at 7.4 billion dollars, the final price tag hit 34 billion, making it the most expensive pipeline in Canadian history.

Whether you're interested in mega projects, extreme engineering, Canadian infrastructure, oil pipelines, or just want to know how they drilled through the Rocky Mountains, this video covers everything. From the methane gas pockets that nearly caused explosions to the landslides that buried tunnel entrances, we explore every challenge the construction crews faced.

Learn about horizontal directional drilling, tunnel boring machines, seismic dampers, avalanche detection systems, and the NASA-developed aerogel insulation used to protect the pipeline. Discover why the Fraser River crossing took eight months longer than planned and how tunnel boring machines worth 15 million dollars each ended up permanently entombed in mountains.

This is the complete story of Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion - the engineering marvel that proved mountains can't stop human determination. Canadian Rockies engineering at its most extreme.

Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction: The $30 Billion Engineering Feat
1:31 – Market Diversification: Escaping the Single Customer Problem
4:21 – Horizontal Directional Drilling: Precision Boring through Granite
7:24 – Extreme Logistics: Avalanches and Minus 30 Degree Construction
10:24 – Political Turmoil and the Federal Government Buyout
13:18 – Geotechnical Challenges: Landslides, Blasting, and Terrain Shifts
15:48 – Monitoring and Maintenance: Smart Pigs and Corrosion Protection
18:22 – Indigenous Rights and the Climate Change Debate
23:30 – Environmental Stewardship: Wildlife Surveys and Land Reclamation
28:52 – Final Commissioning and the Lessons of Mega Project Costs

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