The Jeanne d’Arc Basin

The Jeanne d’Arc Basin is located about 300 kilometers off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. It was formed millions of years ago during the breakup of the ancient supercontinent Pangaea. Today, the basin is known for its rich oil and gas resources, and several companies are actively producing energy there.

Interestingly, the basin hasn’t experienced any major tectonic events for around 90 million years. Over that time, thick layers of sediment have built up on top of older, faulted rock layers. Because of its stable conditions, existing infrastructure, and the presence of porous sandstone that can hold fluids, scientists believe the Jeanne d’Arc Basin could be a promising place to safely store CO₂ underground. This kind of storage is one way to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.