Pretty sure no one @Warcraft read my blog entry [1] but there have been changes to Apexis shards:
- Characters will gain triple the amount from eligible creatures during this Bonus Event. Completing several area assault objectives during the event awards a sizable amount of Oil to fuel new Naval Missions as a part of the Shipyard.[2]
[1] http://omgstanposts.tumblr.com/post/113894272248/wow-make-apexis-gear-useful
[2] http://blue.mmo-champion.com/topic/372637-62-ptr-patch-notes-may-13/
Sort of similiar to what I suggested, pretty good changes!