The 1895 Podcast

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Aug 2026

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The 1895 Podcast is a content-driven podcast for the global industrial gases business, bringing together topical news, views and analysis of the stories that matter in the industry. Listen, as we discuss the biggest stories of the day for the industry, taking a deeper dive into the big projects and announcements making the news and adding new insights and analysis. We also discuss and chronicle the key inflection points of the industry’s future – on a regional, technological and applications level – and its increasingly critical role in the energy transition of today and tomorrow

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August 19, 2026Episode 11417 min

Industrial gases financials: headwinds, growth and what comes next?

The latest financial results from the industrial gas majors are in, but what do they really tell us about the health and direction of the industry? In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we pick through the latest results from Air Liquide, Air Products, Linde and Nippon Sanso, looking beyond the headline numbers to examine the trends shaping performance. From stronger margins and pricing management to continued pressure on underlying volumes and tighter capital expenditure, the results reveal an industry still navigating a range of headwinds. At the same time, one theme continues to stand out - electronics. With semiconductor and electronics demand playing an increasingly important role in growth across the majors, the question is, where does the next major growth opportunity come from?

August 12, 2026Episode 11316 min

Gas distribution done right: design, reliability, and performance from source to point-of-use

Gas distribution systems play a critical role in facilities across a wide range of industries, from laboratories and research environments to energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial processing. Yet these systems are often overlooked until performance, reliability, or safety issues arise. In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, Mike Strobel, Director of Engineering Services at Swagelok NYC | NJ | Philadelphia and Swagelok MENA, discusses the fundamentals of gas distribution system design, common challenges organisations face, and the steps operators can take to improve system reliability and performance. Mike shares practical insights on how organisations across multiple industries can improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency through better gas distribution practices.

July 23, 2026Episode 11227 min

Decoding deals, diligence and Donald (Trump)

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we break down the biggest stories shaping the industry and hitting the headlines. We discuss Baker Hughes' $13.6bn acquisition of Chart Industries, renewed disruption in the Middle East and what it means for global gas supply, the first signs of helium shortages affecting healthcare, and what to watch as the major industrial gas companies prepare to report their latest financial results.

July 3, 2026Episode 11148 min

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.

June 30, 2026Episode 11038 min

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.

June 26, 2026Episode 10945 min

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.

June 9, 2026Episode 10821 min

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.

June 3, 2026Episode 10750 min

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.

May 29, 2026Episode 1066 min

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.

May 27, 2026Episode 1059 min

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.