The 1895 Podcast

The best of The 1895 Podcast: National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2024

In honour of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2024, relive some of the best H2 commentary from The 1895 Podcast this year.
Explore technical, political and real life use cases with an assortment of speakers from the past 12 months.

The best of The 1895 Podcast: Swagelok

In honour of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day in the US, in this episode of The 1895 Podcast we revisit some of the best bits from our three episodes with Swagelok.

Wartsila's 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we speak to David Millar, Principal, Markets, Legislative, and Regulatory Policy, Wärtsilä North America.
David discusses the companies 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant and the latest advancements in hydrogen technology. 
We also tap into David's regulatory background and discuss the role of hydrogen in the energy transition, the regulatory landscape in the US, the implications of recent energy policies, and the upcoming US election.

World Oxygen Day special

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we discuss the critical importance of medical oxygen.
We focus in on the challenges faced by low and middle-income countries, the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for sustainable oxygen access, and the importance of collaboration between industry and global health organisations. 
Listen to gain insight from Leith Greenslade of the Every Breath Counts Coalition, and Thomas Gradel of Unitaid.

Are you prepared to handle a hydrogen production ramp?

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we speak with Chuck Hayes, Global Technical Lead for Clean Energy at Swagelok, to discuss the current landscape of hydrogen production and the challenges faced by the industry.
We explore the excitement surrounding clean energy, the importance of efficient design in hydrogen systems, and how Swagelok supports companies in scaling their production capabilities. We also touch on regulatory hurdles and the need for a collaborative approach to navigate the evolving energy landscape.

CO2 recovery vs regeneration and dry ice production

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we speak with Jeff Holyoak, Vice President of Sales and Market Development at TOMCO Systems.
We discuss the importance of CO2 supply, the production and use of dry ice, and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. Jeff covers CO2 recovery and regeneration, explaining the benefits of fitting a regenerative system.
We also cover TOMCO's Optimal Ice series, which reinvents how dry ice is made.
To watch the full conversation visit https://gasworld.tv/

Space race: technologies and exploration

In this final episode of our 'space race' trilogy, we explore the technology behind the industry. We start by discussing the Cosmic Girl rocket launch from Spaceport Cornwall and the future of space exploration in the UK.
We also look at the involvement of industrial gas companies in the space sector and the equipment that it supplies. Finally, we look at the technology used to sustain life in space, such as gas analysis instrumentation and electrolyzers for producing oxygen.
Watch Inside the UK’s first spaceport (BBC News) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7cbyVQhSQ0
Watch Virgin Galactic: Meet the Galactic 02 Crew here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ozqRfbwvGs

CO2 shortages & helium supply

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we react and reflect on two of the biggest stories currently in the world of industrial gases.
We look at the possibility of CO2 shortages in the US and UK, and Messer America's recent comment that Air Products could ‘deprive’ companies of privately-owned helium access.

Space race: the commercial space race

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we dive into the commercial space race and its transformative impact on the space industry.
We explore groundbreaking companies such as Virgin Galactic, SpaceX and Blue Origin, their business models, and examine how private-public partnerships are accelerating space exploration.
We also feature exclusive insights from NASA and the United Launch Alliance, alongside expert commentary from gasworld's European Specialty Gas Summit 2024. Discover the crucial role of specialty and rare gases in space missions, the potential of quantum computing, and how additive manufacturing could revolutionise rocket production.

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.