SPARKS, Nev., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SulphCo, Inc. (BB:SLPH) has signed an agreement with Jaie Haour Group of Taiwan for the manufacture of major structural components for SulphCo's Sonocracking(TM) units.

SulphCo has developed the patented Sonocracking high-powered ultrasound process to upgrade sour heavy crude oils into sweeter lighter crudes. The agreement specifies that JH Group will manufacture, among other components, the frames, tanks and piping for the Sonocracking units, as well as provide component sourcing, technical design and development assistance. JH Group will also assist SulphCo by providing personnel for equipment installation support. SulphCo's ultrasound process increases the distillate yield while at the same time reducing sulfur and nitrogen content, producing more usable oil per barrel of crude.

JH Group is one of the top construction firms and the leading structural steel fabricator in Taiwan. JH Group is currently constructing a Sonocracking unit for SulphCo's customer, OIL-SC in South Korea.

"The agreement with JH Group helps to assure cost-effective and timely deliveries of quality Sonocracking units to our current and future customer base," said Peter Gunnerman, SulphCo President and Chief Operating Officer. "JH Group's quality workmanship and professionalism have strengthened our interest to form closer ties with this world-class company."

"For its benefits to the oil industry, the innovative SulphCo technology is worth developing," said JH Group Chairman Kuo-Zan Tseng. "It will be JH Group's pleasure to participate in the development and manufacturing of the SulphCo Sonocracking equipment."

About JH Group

JH Group is a world-class civil and structural engineering firm. JH Group maintains ISO 9001 certifications and is BSI registered. JH Group's core competencies include structural steel fabricating services for diverse industries such as petroleum, chemical, general industrial and construction.