Blue Dolphin Announces Disposal Of Asset, Provides Nixon Operational Update

HOUSTON, March 7, 2013

Blue Sky's consideration to BDEX for the Indonesian Interest was 150,000 shares of Blue Dolphin common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock").  BDEX acquired the Indonesian Interest from Blue Sky in June 2010 for 342,857 shares of Blue Dolphin Common Stock.  BDEX's receipt of the 150,000 shares from Blue Sky represents the recovery of a significant portion of its original share consideration paid for the Indonesian Interest.

Blue Dolphin also reported that its crude oil and condensate processing facility in Nixon, Wilson County, Texas (the "Nixon Facility") recently completed a seven (7) day maintenance turnaround.  Following completion of the maintenance turnaround, the Nixon Facility has been processing approximately 12,500 barrels of oil per day.

About Blue Dolphin
Blue Dolphin Energy Company (OTCQX: BDCO) is primarily engaged in crude oil and condensate processing in the Eagle Ford Shale.  The company also gathers and transports oil and natural gas, as well as has leaseholds interests in oil and gas properties. For additional company information, visit Blue Dolphin's corporate website at http://www.blue-dolphin-energy.com.

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SOURCE Blue Dolphin Energy Company