Geochemical and Palynological Analysis in Assessing Hydrocarbon Potential and Palaeoenvironmental Deposition, North Iraq

Geochemical and Palynological analysis were carried out to assess hydrocarbon potential palaeoenvironmental deposition for (27) core cutting rock samples recovered from selected oil exploratory wells , Makhul-2 (Mk-2),Qarachuq-1 (Qc-1) Qarachuq-2(Qc-2), TaqTaq-1(Taq-1), Butmah-15 (Bm-15), Ajeel-8 (Aj-8)and Jabal kand( Jk -1) ,encountered Butmah Formation ( Lower-Middle Liassic) Sargelu (Middle Jurassic ) Naokelekan (upper .The value of palynological analyses in the undertaken study is resolve stratigraphic consequences Period Iraq 
 thus profuse plant cuticle translucent phytoclast basin refers proximal deposi
 tional environment due their specific gravity this type whereas opaque organic matter produced either highly oxidized or forest fire residues could refer its light distal depositional that transported far continents toward aquatic . Recurring Type A Amorphous kerogen indicates Oil –Prone beside various amorphous types (B, C, D) within Zagros Fold Belt. The specified palynomorphs declared so many indications determine potentiality source rocks .Almost all slides shows spores pollen, phytoclasts matter. Extracted resins pigments are indicating toxic II-III generates with subordinate gas.Geochemical can aid also by determination Terrestrial origin .Previously proved crude oils sub- belong family (sourced Middle Formation) nearby local basins B U. Triassic Kurra chine, Rhaetic Baluti Shale Formation). considered as a generative unit means both optical chemical approaches definitely Great Kirkuk region surrounding areas North Iraq. Meanwhile current studies focused on western desert promising reservoirs related pathways Mesopotamian Basin.