Palynofacies And Bulk Organic Geochemistry Of Permian Clastics In The Eastern Taurids: Implications For Hydrocarbon Potential

Mid to Upper Permian strata from road cuts near Sarız and Feke (Eastern Taurids, Fig. 1) were sampled for palynological study. Most of the claystone samples are found to be rich in palynological organic matter, and based on previous work the Permian deposits near Feke have some source rock potential (İlleez et al. 1994; Demirel and Kozlu 1997). A study, including organic geochemical and palynological investigation, was undertaken to more fully evaluate the source rock potential for this area.