As Europe embarks on massive underground infrastructure projects, a new technological ecosystem is being tested to eliminate human risk and cut carbon emissions in one of the world's most energy-intensive sectors. #EuropeNews
By Diego Giuliani
Published on
30/05/2026 - 15:54 GMT+2
Autonomous heavy machinery and drones are joining forces to cut emissions and enhance safety in tunnel construction, thanks to a Spanish-led EU initiative.
With the construction industry responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, the carbon footprint of the materials and processes in a single major tunnel project can equal the emissions of hundreds of thousands of intercontinental flights.
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