Russian patent for crude oil desulfurization broadens international protection of new technology

SPARKS, Nev., September 23, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall -- SulphCo, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SLPH), a developer of high-powered ultrasound technology to desulfurize and upgrade crude oil, announced today that it has received a patent from the Russian Federation for key components of its desulfurization technology. The patent is for the company’s continuous process for oxidative desulfurization of fossil fuels with ultrasound. This Russian Federation patent adds significantly to SulphCo’s existing international patent portfolio.

“International patents are key to the successful commercialization of our crude oil desulfurization and upgrading technology” said Dr. Rudolf Gunnerman, Chairman and CEO of SulphCo. “By expanding the international foundation of our patent portfolio, we bring greater value to our technology. Both Russian oil refineries and oil production facilities would realize the increased value to their crude oil which is added by our technology.”