Who is Mehmet Rüştü Başaran? How much is the wealth of Mehmet Rüştü Başaran, the owner of HABAŞ?

An explosion occurred in the carbon dioxide filling facility of HABAŞ, which continues its production activities in Aliağa district of Izmir. A statement came from the Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi and the Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu regarding the incident. In the latest statement made by Izmir Governorship, it was reported that 6 people lost their lives. So, who is Mehmet Rüştü Başaran? How much is the wealth of Mehmet Rüştü Başaran, the owner of HABAŞ?

WHO IS MEHMET Rüştü BAŞARAN?

Mehmet Rüştü Başaran is a Turkish businessman who was born in Elazığ in 1947. Başaran, who is the chairman of HABAŞ, one of Türkiye's leading industrial organizations, also serves as the chairman of the board of directors of Anadolubank and is known as a semi-partner of the bank.

Mehmet Rüştü Başaran, known for his activities in the business world, is in the management of HABAŞ, which was founded by his father Hamdi Başaran in 1956. Over the years, the company has turned into a large industrial group operating in different sectors such as industrial and medical gases, iron and steel, energy, natural gas, automotive and transportation.

Başaran, who was also included in the "100 Richest Turks" list published by Forbes Türkiye in 2025, was ranked 35th on the list with a fortune of 950 million dollars.

WHAT DOES HABAŞ DO AND WHAT DOES IT PRODUCE?

HABAŞ, Habaş Industrial and Medical Gazlar İstihsal Endüstri A.Ş. It is an industrial group with 100 percent domestic capital, operating under the name. Founded by Hamdi Başaran in 1956, the company has expanded its production, distribution and service activities in different sectors since its establishment.

The company's fields of activity include industrial and medical gases, iron and steel, energy, natural gas, automotive, heavy machinery, shipbuilding, maritime transportation and port management. HABAŞ offers various services in addition to production and distribution activities in these areas.

WHO IS HABAŞ AND WHEN WAS IT FOUNDED?

HABAŞ was founded by Hamdi Başaran in 1956. The company, which has been operating in the field of industrial and medical gases since its establishment, has spread over time to different sectors such as iron and steel, energy, natural gas, automotive and transportation. Mehmet Rüştü Başaran is the chairman of the company.