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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd., et al.

,1 Debtors. Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors, Plaintiff, v. A & E Welding, Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. of Southern California, Inc., Nabors Well Services Co. d/b/a Pool Well Services Co., David Farmer Exploration LLC, Gaffney, Cline & Associates, Inc., Baker Hughes Incorporated, BJ Services Company, USA, Defendants. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) (Jointly Administered)

Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52791 (KJC) Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52878 (KJC)

Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52877 (KJC)

Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52861 (KJC) Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52866 (KJC) Adversary Proceeding No. 10-55575 (KJC) Adversary Proceeding No. 10-55576 (KJC)

NOTICE OF AGENDA OF MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR HEARING ON MAY 26, 2011 AT 10:00 A.M. (EASTERN TIME)2
The Liquidating Debtors are: (i) Pacific Energy Resources Ltd.; (ii) Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings, LLC; and (iii) Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC. The hearing will be held before the Honorable Kevin J. Carey, United States Bankruptcy Judge, at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 North Market Street, 5th Floor, Courtroom #5, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. Any party who wishes to appear telephonically at the May 26, 2011 hearing must contact CourtCall LLC at (866) 582-6878 by no later than May 25, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) (Eastern Standard Time) in accordance with the Instructions for Telephonic Appearances Effective January 5, 2005, Revised April 27, 2009.
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MATTERS GOING FORWARD AS STATUS CONFERENCE ONLY Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors v. A & E Welding (Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52791 (KJC)) 1. Status Conference Related Documents: (a) Order Assigning Adversary Proceeding to Mediation and Appointing Mediator [Docket No. 23; filed February 24, 2011] This matter was set for trial for May 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to the order assigning adversary proceeding to mediation; however this case has since settled pending documentation. A status report reflecting the same is attached hereto as Exhibit A. This matter is going forward as a status conference only.

Status:

Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors v. Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. of Southern California, Inc. (Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52878 (KJC)) 2. Status Conference Related Documents: (a) Order Assigning Adversary Proceeding to Mediation and Appointing Mediator [Docket No. 22; filed February 24, 2011] Mediation Status Report Filed by Ian Connor Bifferato [Docket No. 29; filed May 4, 2011] Order Adjourning Trial and Setting Status Conference [Docket No. 32; filed May 11, 2011] This matter was set for trial for May 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to the order assigning adversary proceeding to mediation; however this case has since settled pending documentation. A status report reflecting the same is attached hereto as Exhibit A. This matter is going forward as a status conference only.

(b)

(c)

Status:

Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors v. Nabors Well Services Co. d/b/a Pool Well Services Co. (Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52877 (KJC)) 3. Status Conference Related Documents:

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(a)

Order Assigning Adversary Proceeding to Mediation and Appointing Mediator [Docket No. 20; filed February 24, 2011] Order Adjourning Trial and Setting Status Conference [Docket No. 29; filed May 11, 2011] Mediation Status Report Filed by Rudolph J. DiMassa Jr. [Docket No. 30; filed May 17, 2011] This matter was set for trial for May 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to the order assigning adversary proceeding to mediation. The mediator, counsel to the Plaintiff and counsel to the Defendant are working to schedule a date and time for mediation that is amenable to all parties. A status report reflecting the same is attached hereto as Exhibit A. This matter is going forward as a status conference only.

(b)

(c)

Status:

Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors v. David Farmer Exploration LLC (Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52861 (KJC)) 4. Status Conference Related Documents: (a) Order Assigning Adversary Proceeding to Mediation and Appointing Mediator [Docket No. 20; filed February 24, 2011] Mediation Status Report Filed by Ian Connor Bifferato [Docket No. 25; filed April 19, 2011] Order Adjourning Trial and Setting Status Conference [Docket No. 28; filed May 11, 2011] This matter was set for trial for May 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to the order assigning adversary proceeding to mediation; however, this case was resolved at mediation held on May 20, 2011, pending documentation. A status report reflecting the same is attached hereto as Exhibit A. This matter is going forward as a status conference only.

(b)

(c)

Status:

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Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors v. Gaffney, Cline & Associates, Inc. (Adversary Proceeding No. 10-52866 (KJC)) 5. Status Conference Regarding Defendants Motions to Dismiss Related Documents:3 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Complaint [Docket No. 1; filed August 25, 2010] Defendants Motion to Dismiss [Docket No. 14; filed December 30, 2010] First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 16; filed January 13, 2011] Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss [Docket No. 18; filed January 13, 2011] Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 20; filed January 24, 2011] Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 21; filed February 14, 2011] Appendix to Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 22; filed February 14, 2011] Defendants Reply to Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 23; filed February 22, 2011] Notice of Completion of Briefing [Docket No. 24; filed February 25, 2011] Notice of Hearing on Gaffney, Cline & Associates, Inc.s Motions to Dismiss [Docket No. 26; filed March 25, 2011]

(g)

(h)

(i) (j)

Status: This matter was continued from the hearing held on April 21, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. regarding the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties have reached an agreement in principle that resolves the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties will file a stipulation of facts and amended complaint that sets forth the resolution and will continue in good-faith discussions to resolve this case. This matter is going forward as a status conference only.

The related documents have not been submitted to the Court as this matter is going forward as a status conference only. The related documents are listed here only for the Courts reference.

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Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors v. Baker Hughes Incorporated (Adversary Proceeding No. 10-55575 (KJC)) 6. Status Conference Regarding Defendants Motions to Dismiss Related Documents:4 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Complaint [Docket No. 1; filed November 30, 2010] Defendants Motion to Dismiss [Docket No. 6; filed December 30, 2010] First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 8; filed January 13, 2011] Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss [Docket No. 10; filed January 13, 2011] Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 12; filed January 24, 2011] Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 13; filed February 14, 2011] Appendix to Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 14; filed February 14, 2011] Defendants Reply to Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 15; filed February 22, 2011] Notice of Completion of Briefing [Docket No. 16; filed February 25, 2011] Notice of Hearing on Baker Hughes Incorporateds Motions to Dismiss [Docket No. 18; filed March 25, 2011]

(g)

(h)

(i) (j)

Status: This matter was continued from the hearing held on April 21, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. regarding the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties have reached an agreement in principle that resolves the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties will file a stipulation of facts and amended complaint that sets forth the resolution and will continue in good-faith discussions to resolve this case. This matter is going forward as a status conference only.

The related documents have not been submitted to the Court as this matter is going forward as a status conference only. The related documents are listed here only for the Courts reference.

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Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors v. BJ Services Company, USA (Adversary Proceeding No. 10-55576 (KJC)) 7. Status Conference Regarding Defendants Motions to Dismiss Related Documents:5 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Complaint [Docket No. 1; filed November 30, 2010] Defendants Motion to Dismiss [Docket No. 6; filed December 30, 2010] First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 8; filed January 13, 2011] Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss [Docket No. 10; filed January 13, 2011] Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 12; filed January 24, 2011] Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 13; filed February 14, 2011] Appendix to Memorandum of Law of Plaintiff in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 14; filed February 14, 2011] Defendants Reply to Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Response and Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Docket No. 15; filed February 22, 2011] Notice of Completion of Briefing [Docket No. 16; filed February 25, 2011] Notice of Hearing on BJ Services Company, USAs Motions to Dismiss [Docket No. 18; filed March 25, 2011]

(g)

(h)

(i) (j)

Status: This matter was continued from the hearing held on April 21, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. regarding the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties have reached an agreement in principle that resolves the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties will file a stipulation of facts and amended complaint that sets forth the resolution and will continue in good-faith discussions to resolve this case. This matter is going forward as a status conference only.

The related documents have not been submitted to the Court as this matter is going forward as a status conference only. The related documents are listed here only for the Courts reference.

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Dated: May 24, 2011 Wilmington, DE

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ James C. Carignan PEPPER HAMILTON LLP David B. Stratton (No. 960) James C. Carignan (No. 4230) Michael J. Custer (No. 4843) John H. Schanne, II (No. 5260) Hercules Plaza, Suite 5100 1313 N. Market Street P.O. Box 1709 Wilmington, DE 19899-1709 (302) 777-6500 Francis J. Lawall, Esq. Nina M. Varughese, Esq. 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth and Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 (215) 981-4000 Counsel to Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors

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EXHIBIT A
(STATUS REPORT)

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Status of Adversary Proceedings as of May 24, 2011 Gerald A. Tywoniuk, Plan Representative for Liquidating Debtors
Adv. Pro. No. 10-52791 10-52878 10-52877 10-52861 10-52866 Defendant A & E Welding, Inc. Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. of Southern California, Inc. Nabors Well Services Co. d/b/a Pool Well Services Co. David Farmer Exploration LLC Gaffney, Cline & Associates, Inc. Category E E G E I Comments This matter has been resolved pending documentation. This matter has been resolved pending documentation. A mediator was appointed on February 24, 2011. See Docket No. 20. The parties are working to schedule a date and time for mediation that is amenable to all parties This matter has been resolved pending documentation. The parties have reached an agreement in principle that resolves the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties will file a stipulation of facts and amended complaint that sets forth the resolution and will continue in good-faith discussions to resolve this case. The parties have reached an agreement in principle that resolves the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties will file a stipulation of facts and amended complaint that sets forth the resolution and will continue in good-faith discussions to resolve this case. The parties have reached an agreement in principle that resolves the Defendants motions to dismiss. The parties will file a stipulation of facts and amended complaint that sets forth the resolution and will continue in good-faith discussions to resolve this case.

10-55575

Baker Hughes Incorporated

10-55576

BJ Services Company, USA

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, James C. Carignan, hereby certify that, on the 24th day of May, 2011, I caused to be served the foregoing Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing on May 26, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) upon the following entities via electronic mail: ASHBY & GEDDES, P.A. 500 Delaware Avenue, 8th Floor Wilmington, DE 19899 Attn: Karen B. Skomorucha, Esq. Email: kskomorucha@ashby-geddes.com WOMBLE CARLYLE SANDRIDGE & RICE PLLC 222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1501 Wilmington, DE 19801 Attn: Francis A. Monaco Jr., Esq. Email: fmonaco@wcsr.com THE LAW OFFICE OF JAMES TOBIA, LLC 1716 Wawaset Street Wilmington, DE 19806 Attn: James Tobia, Esq. Email: jtobia@tobialaw.com JONES & ASSOCIATES 1230 6th Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10020 Attn: Roland Gary Jones, Esq. Email: rgj@rolandjones.com BIFFERATO LLC 800 N. King Street, Plaza Level Wilmington, DE 19801 Attn: Ian Connor Bifferato, Esq. Email: cbifferato@bifferato.com MURPHY & LANDON 1011 Centre Road, Ste. 210 Wilmington, DE 19805 Attn: Jonathan L Parshall, Esq. Email: jonp@msllaw.com DUANE MORRIS LLP 30 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-4196 Attn: Rudolph J. DiMassa, Jr., Esq. Email: DiMassa@duanemorris.com WOMBLE CARLYLE SANDRIDGE & RICE, PLLC 222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1501 Wilmington, DE 19801 Attn: Michael G Busenkell, Esq. Email: mbusenkell@wcsr.com SNOW FOGEL SPENCE LLP 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 4100 Houston, TX 77019 Attn: Ross Spence, Esq. Email: rossspence@snowfogel.com MCCARTER & ENGLISH Renaissance Centre 405 N. King Street, 8th Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 Attn: Katharine Mayer Esq. Email: kmayer@mccarter.com PACHULSKI STANG ZIEHL & JONES LLP 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor PO Box 8705 Wilmington, DE 19899-8705 Attn: Laura Davis Jones, Esq. Attn: James E. O'Neill, Esq. Email: ljones@pszjlaw.com joneill@pszjlaw.com

/s/ James C. Carignan James C. Carignan (DE No. 4230)

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