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ABSTRACT
Nine (9) ditch cutting samples within an interval of 2780-4270ft from the Amz Well of the Imo Formation, Niger Delta Basin, stored in the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (Core Shed), Kaduna, were used in this study. Lithological Characterization, (Sample Description and Acid Test) and Palynofacies Characterization (Slide Preparation, Microscopic Analysis and Identification) were carried out on these samples. Results of the Acid Test revealed a decrease in degree of effervescence with increase in depth, while point count technique of at least 300 particles per slide using Transmitted light Microscopy revealed the dominance of Amorphous Organic Matter (AOM) associated with Phytoclasts and Palynomorphs within the Imo Formation. These findings further suggest a paleowater depth distal to the provenance region. The prevalence of AOM suggests Kerogen Type II and Organic facies Type B, indicating potential for oil generation. The abundance of AOM also suggests high salinity, low energy and low oxygen levels indicating limited freshwater input, possibly suggesting a connection to a shallow marine environment with high evaporation rates.
