BP Marine is to close its bunkering operation in Cyprus as a result of sales failing to deliver on expectations. BP Marine first moved into the Cyprus marine fuels market in February 2005 in anticipation of increased shipping activity following the country’s entry to the EU the previous year. This, however, did not materialise and the bunkering market has in fact shrunk as economies and trade continued to be adversely affected by ongoing regional conflicts. Parris Beverly, managing director of BP Marine Fuels, says: “Over the course of the last three years we have made every effort to stimulate business in Cyprus, but ultimately there has been no significant change.