The 1895 Podcast

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Oct 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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October 22, 2026Episode 11935 min

CO2: from what if, to what is

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we revisit the closing panel session of gasworld's North American CO2 Summit 2026, as our panel dissect the what if scenarios raised across the event. Joining the conversation were: Bruce Woerner, of Woerner CO2 Consulting; Rich Gottwald, of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA); Jeff Holyoak, of Aircapture; and Vida Gabriel, of TerraFixing. This session covered the reliability of CO2 supply, 45Q and 45Z tax credits, and whether carbon credits could outbid the merchant market for the CO2 molecule. The panel also discuss if direct air capture is already economically viable, what 100 million tonnes of CO2 from data centre power could mean for the industry, and the need for new sources to come online.

October 20, 2026Episode 1181 hr 6 min

Dry ice: demand, quality and customer trust

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we look back at the dry ice panel session that took place at gasworld's North American CO2 Summit 2026. Joining the conversation is Troy Betts, of A+ Heler's Dry Ice & CO2, and Stephanie Coleman, of CMC Dry Ice Manufacturing. In the session, our experts cover how independent producers maintain supply throughout CO2 shortages, the growth of dry ice blasting and food deliveries, and why trust and transparency are key for the industry.

October 19, 2026Episode 12014 min

Helium Super Summit preview: shortages, supply and new producers

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we are live in Houston ahead of gasworld's Helium Super Summit 2026. We preview the event and look forward to all of the presentations and talking points to expect from the next two days of the conference including the current health of the helium market, how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could have an impact on the industry, where the upcoming demand is coming from, and the new producers that are aiming to become the next generation of helium supply.

October 15, 2026Episode 11732 min

CO2, E-fuels and the need for pace

The 1895 Podcast took to the stage in the US for the very first time, recorded in front of our audience at gasworld's North American CO2 Summit in New Orleans. Hear from our guests: Steve Martin, of 2JCP, and Sara Elkady, of Stormfisher as we discus CO2, e-fuels and the need for pace. We take a look at if e-fuels are a new market for CO2 producers or a competitor for the same supply, if we should be focussing on pace over perfection, and why first-of-a-kind projects are being held back.

October 13, 2026Episode 11650 min

Too many what ifs: North America CO2 Summit 2026

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we reflect on gasworld's North America CO2 Summit 2026, and listen back to some of the events key takeaways surrounding merchant CO2 supply, alternative sources, purity and logistics. We hear insights from Bruce Woerner, of Woerner CO2 Consulting; Maura Garvey, of Intelligas Consulting; Erica Chase, of CleanCycle Carbon; Ivor Castelino, of Bloom Energy; Vida Gabriel, of TerraFixing; Sieg Mueller, of Analytical Science & Technologies; Alexandra Hamilton, of Hunton; and Kari Wagner, of The Greenbrier Companies. Across the podcast, we look at summer outages, supply vs demand, biogas CO2, the 100 million tonne opportunity from data centre power, why new sources demand new testing, and so much more.

August 26, 2026Episode 11539 min

Hydrogen aviation: ready for take-off?

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we speak with Ralph Müller, CEO of H2Fly, about the reality of hydrogen aviation and what it will take to move the technology from demonstration flights to commercial service. We discuss why H2Fly is betting on liquid hydrogen, the potential role of hydrogen-electric propulsion in smaller and regional aircraft, and why designing entirely new aircraft could unlock greater opportunities. We also cover some of the industry's biggest challenges, including certification, infrastructure, hydrogen supply, cost and the commitment needed from aircraft manufacturers. With H2Fly targeting the next stage of its flight-testing programme and commercial hydrogen-electric aircraft potentially emerging in the early 2030s, just how close are we to seeing hydrogen-powered planes become a regular sight in the skies?

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.

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