SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2003 (May 16, 2003) Blue Dolphin Energy Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-15905 73-1268729 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 801 Travis, Suite 2100 Houston, Texas 77002 (Address of Registrant's principal executive offices) (713) 227-7660 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Not Applicable) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 16, 2003, Blue Dolphin Energy Company, a Delaware corporation ("Blue Dolphin"), issued a press release reporting its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (a) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release issued May 16, 2003 ----------- 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: May 16, 2003 BLUE DOLPHIN ENERGY COMPANY /s/ G. Brian Lloyd ------------------ G. Brian Lloyd Vice President, Treasurer 3 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release issued May 16, 2003 4