Abu Dhabi’s gigantic Al Taweelah B desalination plant on the Persian Gulf can turn 346 million litres of salt water into drinking water in the course of a day. This world-record capacity has increased potable water production in the United Arab Emirates by 50 percent. The integrated power plant provides electricity for the entire region.
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Northern Italy is home to one of Europe’s largest amusement parks: Gardaland. Its latest attraction is “Escape from Atlantis“.Visitors of every age travel by boat through the sunken city of ancient legend. The magnificent set features tunnels, over 100 sculptures, ruins and caves, spread across more than 10,000 m2. The journey through Atlantis includes shooting down waterfalls
up to 15 metres high.
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Modern biotechnology facilities produce medicinal agents for pharmaceuticals. For a plant’s production fermenters to run at full capacity, valves and piping have to be absolutely sterile. Since the components are being used in sterile processes over a period of several months, they must meet highly exacting requirements.
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For any car enthusiast, “Maranello” spells excitement. This little town in the middle of Italy has produced more famous names than some of the world‘s great cities – Ferrari, for example, to name just one. Like any VIP, these cars need to look their very best. So Maranello is home to one of the world’s most modern paint shops. It devotes its particular attention to the Granturismo” models from the luxury brand.
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The ICE 3 is the third Inter-City Express generation to show what high-speed rail travel can really mean. This completely new train concept is designed for comfortable journeys at up to 330 km/h. ICE 3 meets all the latest European standards, and compares favourably with any international competitor.
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In 1999, the historic Berlin Reichstag returned to use as the German Parliament. The most conspicuous feature of the newly modernized building is its walk-in glass dome with 360 mirrors. Originally constructed in 1894, the building is now a model of ecological correctness: electricity, heat and refrigeration are co-generated, and an aquifer system stores surplus thermal energy and feeds the air-conditioning system.
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Munich Airport is one of Europe’s top ten hubs. Its new Terminal 2 doubles annual capacity to 50 million passengers. The check-in facilities are among the most modern and efficient on the entire continent. Take off from here, and you’ll depart in style.
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China is busy breaking all sorts of records. At 421 metres, the Jin-Mao Tower in Shanghai is the country’s tallest building. The panorama terrace on the 88th floor gives visitors a breathtaking view of the booming city below. The tower’s top 37 floors contain the world’s highest hotel. Grand Hyatt guests enjoy five-star luxury in a unique setting, complete with swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna.
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The world’s largest and cleanest lignite-fired power station operates in Niederaussem near Cologne, Germany. This superlative plant supplies electricity to approximately one million people. The station generates most of the required 965 MW using domestic lignite taken from nearby Rhineland coal mines.
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The project of the century – the Channel Tunnel connecting Great Britain to the Continent – was finished in early 1993. Its two main tunnels and a service tunnel slope down to a maximum depth of 100 metres below sea level and 40 metres below the Channel floor. This masterly engineering feat takes trains from Paris to London in just 2.5 hours. Safety aspects play a vital role all along the “chunnel’s” 53 kilometres.
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With some 12 million inhabitants, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. Population has grown steadily in recent years, sending demand for water soaring. Istanbul stands on the shores of the Bosphorus, but fresh water sources are rare. Even in ancient times, supplies came in via aqueducts from nearby lakes.
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Agriculture remains one of Morocco’s key business sectors. Rainfall in the interior is limited, so irrigation is crucial for many farmers’ fields. A 100 kilometre irrigation canal now means that people in the dry Doukkala region can grow cereals, fruit, olives and wine. The water that they use for their crops comes from a reservoir north of the Atlas mountains. One of Africa’s largest pumping stations transfers it to the canal.
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The first Europeans got here in 1502 – and the bay of Rio de Janeiro has been a hit ever since. Quite apart from the locals, some five million tourists enjoy the beach and sea every year. That‘s great for foreign exchange earnings, but quite a challenge for water quality. A clean bay is crucial for the whole Rio area. Fortunately, Alegria is on hand to help: one of the largest sewage works in Latin America.
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