HydroDec Group plc announced that it will restructure its participation in Japan following a strategic review of its activity and the expiry of its strategic alliance agreement with Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd. Hydrodec will resume exclusive control and ownership of the Hydrodec technology. Hydrodec will continue to develop the strong relationship it has established with the management team at Kobelco Eco Solutions through a more flexible engagement model including licensing of the Hydrodec technology consistent with the Group's strategy as previously announced. This new approach will reduce cost and allow Hydrodec more control over the process and pace of market entry into key territories.

It will also widen the choice of potential partners.