Blue Dolphin Energy Company announced that on November 7, 2012, Laurence N. Benz resigned as a director of the company, effective November 6, 2012. Dr. Benz had servedon the Audit and Compensation Committees of the company's Board of Directors. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

Effective November 7, 2012, Blue Dolphin's Board of Directors appointed Christopher T. Morris to the Board of Directors. Mr. Morris will also serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board of Directors. Mr. Morris is considered an Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Mr. Morris has served as the President of MPact Partners since 2011. He was a Vice President at Freddie Mac, overseeing the Business Management and Strategy, Single Family Division from July 2007 to 2010, the Strategy and Planning, Mission Division from March 2004 to June 2007, and Business Development from 2000 to February 2004.