The 1895 Podcast

Space race: inside the science of space

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we dive into the fascinating world of space exploration and uncover the crucial role of industrial gases - including in the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
We also hear from Joe Pavicic, Operations Engineer at NASA; and Jonathan Partridge, from the Propellants and Life Support team at Kennedy Space Center who discuss the pivotal use of cryogenics and industrial gases in space missions, including their application in propellants, purge gases, and pressurisation systems.
We also hear from Scott Messer, Commodities Program Manager at United Launch Alliance.

Direct air capture: an interview with Climeworks

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we dive deep into the world of direct air capture (DAC) and its pivotal role in global decarbonisation efforts. Join us as we engage in a conversation with Douglas Chan, Chief Commercial Officer at Climeworks, a pioneer in DAC technology.
Doug takes us through the direct air capture process, Climeworks' plans for commercial deployment in Louisiana, the significant challenges involved in scaling this technology, sequestration vs utilisation of captured CO2, and so much more.

GWGI editor's special: 2024 mid-year review

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we hear from GWGI's three editors as they reflect on the first half of 2024.
Join us as we discuss the big stories and talking points in the industrial gas and hydrogen industry, with Charlie Currie, Christian Annesley and Dominic Ellis. Covering hydrogen policy, the US CHIPS Act, the sale of federal helium assets, the production of E-Fuels, the EU sanctions on Russian helium imports, the impact of the US election on decarbonisation, and so much more.

UK election special

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we delve into the recent UK election and its implications for clean energy and decarbonisation efforts.
Join us as we speak with Chris Huhne, former Energy Secretary and Chair of the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA). He shares insights on the potential of biogas and biomethane to play a pivotal role in achieving net-zero targets and discusses his hopes for the new Labour government's policies.
We also hear from Brett Ryan, Head of Policy and Analysis at Hydrogen UK, who offers his perspective on the election results and explores how the newly formed government can advance the hydrogen sector in the UK.

A life in industrial gases: Eduardo Gil Elejoste

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we speak exclusively to Eduardo Gil Elejoste, the outgoing CEO of Nippon Gases Europe, as he reflects on his 40-year career in the industrial gases industry.
We discuss his retirement plans, the technological advancements he has witnessed, his experiences in navigating major crises, such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, and offers advice for future leaders in the industry.

Hydrogen fluid systems: erosional velocity considerations

On this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we dive deep into the world of hydrogen fluid systems with our guest, Ana Dominguez, Engineering Services Supervisor at Swagelok.
She discusses the complexities of erosional velocity and why it’s crucial when designing systems for hydrogen compared to traditional oil and gas industries.
Ana shares her insights on the pivotal differences between hydrogen and conventional energy sources, emphasising the importance of selecting the right materials and components to prevent hydrogen leakage. We also explore the intricacies of calculating erosional velocity in the oil and gas sector and how these methods need to evolve for hydrogen applications.
 

What next for electronics in Europe?

In this live recording of The 1895 Podcast, we discuss specialty gases and the future of electronics in Europe with our panel consisting of: Lita Shon-Roy President/CEO and Founder of TECHCET; Frank Rutten, Managing Director at Nippon Gases; and Jonas Sundqvist, Senior Technology Analyst at TECHCET.
 
We cover the challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor industry, the importance of sustainability and opportunity in recycling, the impact of political issues on the market, and the potential for growth and innovation in the European semiconductor industry. Also hear the panelists thoughts on the need for collaboration, investment in research and development, and the adoption of sustainable practices to meet the demands of the industry.

LIVE: Hydrogen Pathways & Perception

This episode of The 1895 Podcast was recorded Live at gasworld's Business Intelligence Hydrogen Summit in London - the first ever live recording of The 1895 Podcast.
Guests include:
Joe Ritblat, Director of Finance at VIRITECH; Matthew Knight, Head of Market & Government Affairs at Siemens Energy; Troy Aharonian, Head of Public Affairs at Hydrogen UK; Adam Forsyth, Head of Research at Longspur Capital; and Toby Uppington, Global Energy SVP and Hydrogen Markets Lead at AECOM. 
We covered the progress and challenges of the hydrogen industry, such as the importance of collaboration, the role of government and parliamentarians, the need for clear messaging, and the potential of hydrogen in the energy transition.

Is helium shortage 4.0 really over?

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we discuss the recent developments in the helium market, including the sale of the US Federal Helium Supply, EU sanctions on Russian helium, and the end of helium shortage 4.0.
We hear from Phil Kornbluth of Kornbluth Helium Consulting on all the latest trends within the helium industry.
We also explore Pulsar's helium exploration project and its potential impact on the helium market with an interview with Thomas Abraham-James, President & CEO at Pulsar Helium.
We round the podcast off by previewing the upcoming gasworld Specialty Gases summit and what we can expect at the event.

What next for green hydrogen?

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we listen back to the Make Hydrogen Happen Panel that took place at gasworld's Decarbonisation Summit in New Jersey - featuring candid conversation and insights from Will Palmer of Hystar and Aline Ingram from Poten & Partners.
In the panel, our experts discuss the reality of hydrogen, the challenges of financing large-scale hydrogen projects, and the importance of green hydrogen.
Also hear from Stephen B. Harrison, who spoke to Deepak Bawa, of Splitwaters, and Bert De Mot, of Oxylum.