 Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory

The Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory (Äspö HRL) is an underground research facility located in Äspö, Sweden. It is operated by the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) and primarily serves as a site for research and testing related to the long-term management of high-level radioactive waste. The laboratory is situated approximately 450 meters underground, providing a stable rock environment that is ideal for various geological and engineering experiments.