The 1895 Podcast

Supply, storage, sanctions, scenarios, and the Strait of Hormuz: helium's outlook

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 for his assessment on the Middle East Conflict and how this has been impacting on the global helium business. Finally, we hear from Megan Sutcliffe, Principle Analyst - MEA, at Sibylline who explains how developments in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz could influence supply chains.

Specialty gases, rare gases, sustainability and new opportunities

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 France; and Wiebke Unkrig, of Merck Electronics.

AI, semiconductor growth & the future of specialty gases

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.

Specialty gases: live from Frankfurt

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.

Energy security and the future of renewable fuels

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 production and energy security.
Philip also shares his opinion on why practical and commercially viable solutions to the decarbonisation puzzle are often overlooked in favour of more high-profile alternatives. 

Technical debrief: flame detection for hydrogen

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 detectors to triple infrared systems, the challenges of detecting hydrogen and ammonia flames, and how new algorithms are enabling operators to identify fires involving both conventional hydrocarbons and emerging energy carriers.

Technical debrief: solar-powered green hydrogen

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 connects directly to solar panels, captures water from the atmosphere, and aims to significantly reduce the operating costs of green hydrogen production. The conversation also covers the technology’s flexibility, scalability and potential role in future utility-scale hydrogen projects.

Technical debrief: testing amine degradation products and MOFs for CO2 capture

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 and their emissions.
They discuss the risks associated with degradation products from amine-based CO2 capture systems, including the challenge of accurately measuring potentially hazardous compounds. The episode also explores emerging solid-based capture materials such as MOFs and zeolites, their potential advantages in efficiency and scalability, and why more reliable experimental data is needed before large-scale deployment.

Stopping leaks before they start: practical tubing installation lessons from the field

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 real-world field assessments, this conversation breaks down why leaks happen, how to spot early warning signs, and which installation best practices have the biggest impact on system reliability. Topics include proper tubing preparation, correct fitting identification, the risks of mixing components from different manufacturers, and how to safely break and remake connections during commissioning or maintenance.
Whether you’re responsible for installation, maintenance, inspection, or training, this episode offers practical, experience-based guidance to help improve safety, reduce rework, and extend the life of your fluid systems—before problems show up in operation.

Technical debrief: CO2 sampling for midstream in CCS

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 measuring CO2 impurities under real-world pipeline conditions.