Blue Dolphin Energy Company is engaged in the gathering and transportation of natural gas and condensate and the development of oil and gas properties. The company s primary geographical focus areas are the Texas and Louisiana coast and the Gulf of Mexico shelf. Blue Dolphin Energy Company focuses on generating prospects for development and adding under-utilized assets with upside potential. Its growth strategy is based in acquiring existing operations and reorganizing them as low-risk opportunities. Headquartered in Houston, Blue Dolphin Energy Company is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol BDCO.