Bjorne Formation

The Bjorne Formation is a formation of sandstones and shales in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

[1] The southern edge of the formation includes petroleum reserves in Melville Island.

The formation underlies the Murray Harbour Formation and overlies the Blind Fiord, Lindstrom and Trold Fiord Formations.

[2] Oil and gas deposits are confirmed through the basin.

[1] The southern and eastern margins are more than 1000 meters, sometimes nearly 2000 meters, thick.