The 1895 Podcast

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we conclude our coverage from gasworld's Specialty Gases Summit 2026 by bringing together three expert perspectives on one of the industry's most dynamic markets, helium. We hear from Anish Kapadia, Founder and CEO of AKAP Energy on the helium market and evolving trade flows. We also hear from Phil Kornbluth, Founder and President of Kornbluth Helium Consulting...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we continue our look back at gasworld's Specialty Gas Summit 2026. We listen to some of the key takeaways surrounding the specialty gases market in Europe, advancements in rare gases, sustainability and new opportunities across the sector. Listen to hear from Dr. Jonas Sundqvist, of TechInsights; Dr. Martin Dilla, of Messer; Constantin Bernard, of Nippon Sanso...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we reflect on the first session of gasworld's Specialty Gases Summit 2026, listening back from some of the key takeaways surrounding the AI and semiconductor market, and the opportunity that creates. We hear insight from Lita Shon-Roy and Eric Balossier of TechInsights, as well as the outgoing CEO of Messer, Bernd Eulitz.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we preview gasworld's Specialty Gas Summit 2026 in Frankfurt. We look through the agenda and the speakers who will shape the conversations and discuss the big talking points ahead.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we're joined by Philip Fjeld, CEO and Co-Founder of ReFuels. During the conversation, Philip discusses the realities of decarbonising heavy transport, the growing role of alternative fuels, and the challenges of reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors. We also cover the shifting policy landscape across Europe and the growing importance of domestic energy pro...

In this fifth episode of the Technical Debrief series from The 1895 Podcast, we turn our attention to hydrogen safety and the technologies helping operators detect fires in an evolving energy landscape. Stephen Harrison speaks with Régis Prévost, of Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection about the latest advances in flame detection technology. The discussion covers the evolution from traditional UV/IR d...

In this episode of the Technical Debrief series from The 1895 Podcast, we take a look at a novel approach to solar-powered green hydrogen. Stephen Harrison speaks with Jan Rongé from Solhyd about the company’s technology, which produces hydrogen directly from solar energy without the need for traditional power conversion systems or liquid water supplies. They discuss how Solhyd’s modular system co...

In this episode of the Technical Debrief series from The 1895 Podcast, we explore the challenges surrounding amine degradation products and the development of next-generation materials for CO2 capture. Stephen Harrison speaks with Manohara Gudiyor Veerabhadrappa from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) about the metrology and analytical methods needed to better understand capture technologies a...

Small-bore tubing failures are rarely caused by bad products but they often start with small installation missteps that lead to leaks, rework, and unplanned downtime. In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we talk with Swagelok Field Engineering expert Joel Martin about the most common installation issues seen across industrial facilities and what teams can do differently to prevent them. Drawing on...

In this episode of the Technical Debrief from The 1895 Podcast, we continue exploring the technical challenges shaping the future of carbon capture and storage (CCUS), this time focusing on CO2 sampling for midstream CCS applications. Stephen Harrison of sbh4 speaks once again with Manohara Gudiyor Veerabhadrappa from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) about the difficulties of accurately meas...

In this 100th episode of The 1895 Podcast we discuss the growing supply chain risks surrounding helium, rare gases, specialty gases, neon, deuterium, and CO2. Armed with market sentiment data and industry polling, we cover how geopolitical tensions, supply concentration and semiconductor demand are reshaping confidence across critical gas markets. Across the podcast, we look at helium market stabi...

In the first episode of the new Technical Debrief series from The 1895 Podcast, we explore one of the most critical, and often overlooked, aspects of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) - CO2 purity and measurement. Stephen Harrison of sbh4 speaks with Manohara Gudiyor Veerabhadrappa from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) about the challenge of analysing CO2 streams across the CCS...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we revisit gasworld's European CO2 Summit 2026 and the Future Sourcing Pathways & Pragmatism panel session. Joining us for the conversation was, Kripa Balachandran, Head of Product at Mission Zero Technologies; and Sarah Grimm, Business Development Manager at Reverion. In the session, we covered future CO2 sourcing pathways, the role of direct air capture (D...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we reflect on gasworld's European CO2 Summit 2026, listening back from some of our speakers key takeaways from the conference.  We hear insight from Aidan Sparrowhawk, of GWGI; Gabriel Kiewek, of Nippon Sanso; Pablo Molina, of the European Biogas Association; and Stephen Harrison, of shb4 as they discus CO2 markets, feedstock and the low hanging fruit for low-c...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we provide an update on the conflict in the Middle East, the ceasefire, its implications on global energy markets, and the impact on supply chains. We also look at the supply risks for bromine and deuterium, and the danger it creates for the chip industry.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we discuss the new reports of a fresh CO2 shortage in the UK. Recent news paints a bleak picture of potential gaps on supermarket shelves due to the ongoing conflict in Iran and its knock-on effect on the CO2 industry. But when you dig deeper, it’s really a story of preparedness.  

Recorded live on stage at gasworld's European CO2 Summit 2026, this episode of The 1895 Podcast delves into the ever evolving CO2 landscape. We're joined by Chris Carson, Founding Director of Carbonic Solutions, and Philipp Lukas, CEO of Future Biogas to discuss market uncertainty, regional fragmentation across Europe, and the growing role of biogenic CO2. Over the course of the conversation, we l...

The exhibition hall at gasworld's European CO2 Summit 2026 is the location for the latest episode of The 1895 Podcast and we're joined by David Hurren of DAH Renewable Consultancy and David Christopherson of Future Biogas. Recording as the event is being set up around us, we discuss how shifting energy dynamics and geopolitical tensions are influencing CO2 supply security across the region. We loo...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we react to the breaking news of Ras Laffan Industrial City being hit in a new wave of attacks from Iran. We take a look at what we know so far and what it could mean for helium and LNG.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we are joined by Chris Huhne, former UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and now Chairman of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA). We explore how the latest global energy tensions are reshaping energy security, renewable gas, and Europe’s long-term supply resilience. We discuss how Europe’s dependence on imported gas and L...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we break down the latest financial results from the industrial gas majors, including Linde, Air Liquide and Air Products. With full-year 2025 results now published alongside the latest quarterly updates, the discussion explores what the numbers reveal about the current state of the global industrial gases business. The conversation explores where growth is still...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we're joined by Megan Sutcliffe, Principal Analyst - MEA at Sibylline to discuss the current conflict in the Middle East. We delve into the recent developments in the war, Iranian strategy to restrict oil and gas flow out of the Gulf, attacks on energy infrastructure, supply chain vulnerabilities, and de-escalation indicators.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we reflect on the continually escalating military action in the Middle East, and closure of the Strait of Hormuz and what this means for the flow of LNG and helium from Qatar.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we look at the evolving landscape of the industrial gases industry and what 2026 could look like - with a focus on upcoming events and market trends for 2026. We delve into the CO2 market, specialty gases, helium, and the MENA region, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we look at the year ahead for the carbon dioxide (CO2) industry and everything that 2026 may hold. We're joined by Angelica Cortinovis, of Nippon Gases; Stephen B. Harrison of sbh4; and Ross Olsen of LogiCO2 to discuss the evolving landscape of the CO2 market, the challenges that lie ahead and opportunities that may present themselves. We look at the structural...