Sedimentological and Palynological Characteristics of the E2.0 Reservoir (Middle Miocene) in the Kolo Creek Field, Niger Delta

Abstract

The E2.0 Reservoir in the Kolo Creek field is an offlap sequence in which seven deltaic depositional sub-environments are recognized. Several criteria were studied on 50 m long cores from two boreholes. Ten lithofacies were recognized from grain size, textures, sedimentary structures and trace fossils. Visual and statistical analyses defined two environmentally-controlled palynofacies associations. Mudstones and muddy heteroliths constitute Palynofacies Association A/C, which is rich in light-textured components and in lath-shaped wood fragments. Palynofacies Association B/D is rich in black debris and mainly angular, equidimensional wood fragments and is restricted to sandstones and sandy heteroliths.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

delta; depositional environment; Miocene; organic matter; palynology; sedimentology; Nigeria, Niger Delta, Kolo Creek Field

Geographic Coverage

Niger

Time Period

Miocene

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-9054106142

Document Type

Book - Chapter

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1995 Balkema, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1995

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