The 1895 Podcast

The state of the helium exploration start-ups

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we revisit the panel session that took place at gasworld's Helium Super Summit 2025 discussing the state of the helium exploration start-ups. 
We unpack the realities, challenges and opportunities facing the new generation of helium explorers. Our panel share candid insights and answer tough questions from both stage and audience. 
Tune in to hear insights from: Robert Ferguson, of Blue Spruce Operating; Lorna Blaisse, of HeliumOne; Nicolas Pelissier, of 45-8 Energy; and Stefano Marani, of Renergen.

Helium Super Summit 2025 Preview

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we record live in Austin ahead of the gasworld Helium Super Summit 2025.
Tune in for a preview of the next two days activities and market sentiment that will drive the events talking tracks.

North American CO2 Summit 2025: Newcomers & New Opportunities Panel

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we look back on the 'Newcomers & New Opportunities Panel' at gasworld’s North American Summit 2025. 
This unscripted panel brings together industry experts from across renewable gas, biogenic CO2, project development and technology supply to explore how the CO2 market is evolving.
Tune in to hear insights from Erica Chase, of CleanCycle Carbon; Ilir Tahiri, of Bright Renewables; and Forrest Churchill, of CANUSA EPC.

North American CO2 Summit 2025 review

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we look back on gasworld’s North American Summit 2025 and pick out some of the best insights from event.
We discuss the current state of the CO2 market, including global trends, regional insights, and the driving forces behind demand.
We also delve into the challenges of CO2 supply chains, the implications of policy changes, and the importance of sustainability in the industry as well as the utilisation of CO2 in various sectors, particularly food and beverage, and the emerging trends in the dry ice market. 
Tune in to hear insights from: Aidan Sparrowhawk of GWGI; Maura Garvey of Intelligas Consulting; Bruce Woerner of Woerner CO2 Consulting; Jeff Holyoak of TOMCO Systems; Erica Chase of CleanCycle Carbon; Joshua Pringle of CO2Meter; Rome Brenneman of Archea Energy and ISBT; Ivor Castelino of Bloom Energy; and Stephanie Vaughan of CMC Dry Ice Manufacturing.

North American CO2 Summit 2025 wrap-up

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we give our immediate reaction to gasworld's North American CO2 Summit 2025 after the event concluded in Denver, Colorado.
We begin by speaking to Morgan Morris, Vice President of Marketing at CO2 Meter who shares her key takeaways from two days of discussions as well as the company’s new software and telemetry partnerships unveiled live on stage.
We also hear exclusive interviews with Bruce Woerner, of Woerner CO2 Consulting; Maura Garvey, of Intelligas Consulting; Erica Chase, of CleanCycle Carbon; Jeff Holyoak of TOMCO Systems; and Thomas Rowland, of Premier Cryogenic Services from the event.

North American CO2 Summit 2025: a preview

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we record from the stage of the North American CO2 Summit 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
Recorded live in the middle of event setup, the conversation sets the scene for two and a half days of market insights, policy discussion and technology breakthroughs shaping the CO2 industry.
From global market stability and supply risks to carbon capture, renewable natural gas (RNG), and new business cases, we preview the key sessions and speakers - including panels on innovation, sustainability, and dry ice. We also dive into some poll results, highlighting what industry stakeholders see as the biggest opportunities and risks in the CO2 market.
With more than 260 delegates and a strong mix of fresh voices in attendance, this episode captures the anticipation, challenges and opportunities surrounding CO2 today.

Medical oxygen and the 'last mile problem'

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we are joined by Mark Adkins, Founder and CEO of oxygen production innovators, LeanMed.
Throughout the podcast, we discuss the critical issue of medical oxygen accessibility, his O2 Cube solution, and the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare facilities in low to middle-income countries (LMICs).
Mark shares his insights into the barriers to oxygen access, LeanMed's current projects in Nigeria and Uganda, and the future plans for scaling production. The conversation gives a boots-on-the-ground insight into the current state of the oxygen within LMICs and the importance of removing the scarcity mentality facing many hospitals around the world.
 

Alloy selection for fluid control components in hydrogen production environments

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we're joined by Buddy Damm, Senior Scientist of Metallurgy at Swagelok. We delve into the importance of material science in hydrogen production, focusing on fluid control components and their role in processes like steam methane reforming (SMR) and electrolysis.
Buddy shares his insights on material selection, the challenges of hydrogen embrittlement, and the significance of high-quality alloys in ensuring safety and efficiency in hydrogen systems. 

Harnessing waste: the future of energy

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of waste management and energy production.
We focus on the transition from waste to power through innovative technologies and practices, and discuss various global initiatives, particularly in Australia and Europe, aimed at harnessing waste for biomethane production and other renewable energy sources.
We also hear from Stephen Harrison of sbh4 Consulting as he interviews Gary Lewis, CEO of Resourceify, who shares how their platform facilitates efficient waste management and recycling processes and the importance of a circular economy approach.

The CO2 pinch: tackling tightness and diversifying supply

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest talking points in the CO2 business today - persistent market tightness, and explore what it means for the business in 2025.
We begin by discussing the tightening of CO2 supply across the UK and the vulnerability of its supply chain.
We also hear from Stephen Harrison, who sits down with Boudewijn Siemons, CEO at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, to discuss the port’s role in the CO2 value chain and its ambitions to become a central hub for CO2 handling, shipping and infrastructure.