(EnergyAsia, April 23) — China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp) said its first quarter profit surged 103.67% year-on-year to RMB19.44 billion while revenue was up more than 23% to RMB279.64 billion. (US$1=RMB7.73). “During the first quarter of 2007, the Chinese economy continued to grow rapidly and international crude oil prices remained relatively high and…