Blueknight Energy Partners

Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership formed in July 2007. BKEP owns and operates a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream energy assets. The depth of our experience in the midstream energy business is second to none. Our strategically located assets allow us to be a leading provider of mid-stream services in the energy industry. We provide services to our customers by focusing on three operational areas: Crude Oil Terminalling and Storage, Crude Oil Gathering and Transportation Services, and Asphalt Terminalling, Storage and Processing Services Our general partner, Blueknight Energy Partners GP., L.L.C., is owned by affiliates of Ergon, Inc., based in Jackson, Mississippi. Ergon, Inc. is a privately held company formed in 1954 with over 2,500 employees globally. Ergon and its subsidiaries are engaged in a wide range of operations. Ergon is an exceptional company with a solid track record and a like-minded disciplined approach to management. We know the importance of optimizing commercial opportunities for our customers, starting with the consistent delivery of safe and reliable solutions. Our customers include independent oil and gas producers, petroleum product wholesalers and distributors, refiners and energy traders. Mission:?At Blueknight Energy Partners, our Core Principles provide the foundation for everything we do. The importance we place on these values means our customers, investors, business partners and employees always know where we stand and what we stand for. Compliance Our employees will perform their business affairs in a lawful and honest manner. We constantly strive to be compliant in our activities and associations by utilizing an ethical and integrity-based approach to decision making. Each employee is encouraged to challenge, take initiative and seek understanding to ensure lawful, compliant behaviors and results in all business affairs. Responsible Corporate Citizen Our employees are committed to be responsible corporate citizens as it relates to respecting our customers, investors, suppliers, partners and the communities in which we operate. We focus on the highest standards of safety and governance in our business activities. We are committed to protecting our environment and natural resources by operating in a safe and reliable manner in all the communities we serve. Customer Commitment Our employees will diligently and urgently seek out opportunities to build customer relationships, understand customer needs and create solutions that accomplish superior profitable results in fulfilling our customers? expectations. This consistent, sustained dedication creates loyal customers that build on our long-term success while creating value for our customers in the marketplace. Entrepreneurship Our employees contribute to the long-term success of our company by utilizing their economic thinking skills, being dedicated to continuous improvement, taking personal accountability for their words, attitudes and actions as well as undertaking a disciplined approach in fulfilling their responsibilities. Our employees create the greatest long-term results by seeking opportunities to improve and drive profitable change in our services. Our employees strive to increase their contributions by achieving their full potential, capably increasing levels of responsibility, eliminating wasteful activities, innovating and utilizing exceptional judgment in their daily decision making. Superior Team Our employees are our most valued resource. They desire to create real value for our company and investors. Satisfying customers? needs requires constant and meaningful change to the status quo in order to develop creative solutions and drive the personal improvement of each employee. To create highly motivated and productive teams, our employees openly and constructively challenge one another to best utilize each member?s skills and talents to seek solutions. They demonstrate respect for each other?s input and knowledge while practicing humility and mutual respect for their fellow team members and associations in the marketplace. We embrace and encourage outcomes and innovations that are more beneficial to our company, investors and customers than any one individual.