(EnergyAsia, September 25) — Xinao Gas Holdings Limited, a privately-owned piped gas operator in China, said its net profit rose 16.4% to RMB135.9 million for the six months ended June 30 2006. (US$1=RMB7.92). Revenue surged nearly 70% to RMB1.450,2 billion over the same period last year. Earnings per share increased by 11.3% to RMB14.8 cents….