This study investigates the effect of hydrocarbon on soil qualities and its impact on the environment. Six soil samples collected from the study area where analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, PH meter, conductivity meter and standard chemical methods. From the samples analyzed the average concentration of IMS 1 obtained are: PH (5.37kg/l), conductivity (65.00 kg/l), Alkalinity (120,000 kg/l), organic matter (3.24 kg/l), Nitrogen (0.084 kg/l), Phenol (64.38 kg/l), Chloride (400.00 kg/l), THC (2,400.00 kg/l), TOC (2.76 kg/l), S024 (688.89 kg/l), N02 (44.12 kg/l), P03-4 (12.38 kg/l), etc. On the other hand, the average concentration of IMS 2 obtained are: PH (4.98 kg/l), conductivity (30.00 kg/l), Alkalinity (120.00 kg/l), organic matter (12.40 kg/l), Nitrogen (0.182 kg/l), Phenol (33.22 kg/l) Chloride (400.00 kg/l), THC (18000.00 kg/l), TOC (3.73 kg/l), S024 (516.668 kg/l), N02 (4.412 kg/l), Po3-4 (8.25 kg/l) etc. High concentration of copper, Mg, Ca, Na, K, Zn, Ni, Mn and Fe was also obtained for both IMS 1 and IMS 2. Sulphide, Hg, Cr and Pb were not detected in the soil samples analyzed. The results obtained reveal the pollution level of the soil due to exploration and exploitation of oil activities in the area.
