The 1895 Podcast

What's the story: are supply chains pinching?

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 stability and Qatar supply disruption; rare gas vulnerabilities including neon, krypton, and xenon; semiconductor exposure to specialty gas constraints; deuterium supply concerns and emerging demand; and how industrial gas supply chains are adapting to geopolitical risk.
We also reflect on 100 episodes of conversations, picking out our favourite interviews, live event recordings, and breaking industry stories.

Technical debrief: CO2 purity and measurement

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 value chain.
 

CO2 sourcing and synergies

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 (DAC), biogenic CO2, and the challenges and opportunities facing the CO2 market amidst geopolitical and regulatory developments. 

CO2 markets, fragilities and improvements

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-cost sourcing.

Update on the state-of-play in the Middle East

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.

UK CO2 shortages: what's the story?

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.  

Live from Rotterdam: CO2 finance, investment and future pricing

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 look at the shifting supply and demand dynamics and the influence of e-fuels, SAF, and sequestration. We also cover how new demand pathways are reshaping expectations around pricing, premiums, and long-term value, while tackling the realities of investment and bankability.

Live from Rotterdam: Europe's CO2 supply risk and the biogenic push

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 look into the evolving CO2 landscape, from ammonia-linked supply risks and LNG dependence, to the growing role of anaerobic digestion and biogenic CO2.

Ras Laffan suffers 'extensive damage'

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.

Europe’s gas crisis and the biomethane opportunity - with Chris Huhne

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 LNG leaves the region exposed to geopolitical shocks, and why biomethane and anaerobic digestion are increasingly seen as strategic assets.
We also cover the role of biomethane in decarbonisation and agriculture, including how anaerobic digestion can produce bio-fertiliser, reducing the reliance on gas-intensive synthetic fertilisers.