Type Geological formation | Country Canada | |
Region Canadian Arctic Archipelago | ||
The Bjorne Formation is a formation of sand and shale in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The southern edge of the formation includes petroleum reserves in Melville Island. The basin also includes Mackenzie King Island, Lougheed Island and portions of Prince Patrick Island, Borden Island, Ellef Ringnes Island, Amund Ringnes Island, and Cornwall Island.
Oil and gas deposits are confirmed through the basin.
References
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