Controlled Securing of a Gas Cylinder Threatening to Explode in Bremen (Germany)

Faced with the explosion risk, local authorities turned to UTM’s recognized expertise in managing industrial gases and critical situations.
The team deployed its Ross recovery robot, specifically designed to handle and contain unstable gas cylinders safely.

"Once the cylinder was placed inside the safety container, it could theoretically explode without posing any danger to the public." — Torben Steinborn, UTM Response Manager

Thanks to this successfully executed operation:

• More than 100 residents were able to return home after 36 hours of preventive evacuation;
• The cylinder was transported to UTM’s secured site in Lübeck, where it was treated following the strictest safety protocols.

This intervention was featured in a news report broadcast on the German public channel ARD, highlighting the responsiveness and professionalism of the teams involved.