Organic matter is abundant in oil shale of coal seam in Dalianhe Formation. Low maturity form of aquatic organism con- tributes significantly to organic matter. Organic matter is mainly of type Ⅰ and Ⅱ1, indicating pristine dominance and deposition in a fresh water, lake-swamp, lower oxygen and anoxic environment. The organic matters of oil shale member are mairdy composed of type Ⅱ1 and Ⅱ 2, reflecting pristine dominance and deposition in a fresh water and salW water environment.