An ambitious project aimed at capturing millions of tons of carbon emissions along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Texas garnered the support of some of the world’s biggest refiners and chemical manufacturers. (Bloomberg) — An ambitious project aimed at capturing millions of tons of carbon emissions along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Texas garnered the support of some of the world’s biggest refiners and chemical manufacturers. Dow Inc., Chevron Corp., Phillips 66 and Calpine Corp. were among 11 companies who agreed to “begin discussing plans” on a project first floated by Exxon Mobil Corp. earlier this year, they said in a joint statement Thursday. The proposed hub could store 50 million tons of carbon dioxide a year by 2030 and double that amount by 2040. Unprecedented scrutiny from shareholders, lawmakers and the public is prompting companies to become increasingly serious about tackling their carbon footprint. House Democrats this week […]