(EnergyAsia, September 5) — China Petroleum & Chemical Corp or Sinopec said its first half profit rose by 17.36% to RMB 19.65 billion over the same period last year. Its turnover surged 31.85% to RMB 368.45 billion (US$1=RMB 8.1).      Earnings per share came to RMB0.227 based on the number of shares outstanding at the…