Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF), operating as American Fusion, announced the appointment of Fabrice David as an independent director, effective February 23, 2026. David, a scientific researcher and inventor with over two decades of experience in fusion-related energy science, will provide scientific oversight and support the company's governance as it progresses toward commercial deployment of its Texatron™ aneutronic fusion platform.
David has authored or co-authored more than 130 scientific publications and holds numerous patents across advanced energy systems, nuclear science, and experimental physics. His background includes participation in leading international conferences on fusion energy and low-energy nuclear reactions. He previously served as a Partner and Board Member of DEUO Dynamics in the United Kingdom, where he contributed to governance and strategic oversight of fusion research initiatives. Additionally, David founded and operated a photovoltaic solar distribution business, giving him firsthand experience in clean-energy commercialization.
“Fabrice brings deep scientific credibility and long-standing engagement in fusion-related research. His experience across experimental validation, intellectual property development, and international scientific collaboration strengthens our Board as we continue building a scalable fusion energy platform,” said Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler Fusion Technologies.
Richard Hawkins, Chairman and CEO of Renewal Fuels, Inc., added: “Independent scientific oversight is critical as we advance toward commercialization. Fabrice's background reflects decades of disciplined research and intellectual rigor across fusion-adjacent systems and advanced energy technologies. His perspective supports our commitment to long-term value creation, strong governance, and responsible innovation.”
The company is advancing additional patent filings for the Texatron™ platform and focusing on regulatory initiatives, including preparation of its Form 10 registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which is now substantially complete. Renewal Fuels is in the process of obtaining EDGAR access codes to file the Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission and expects to file next week. The PCAOB audit for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 is nearing completion, with only one remaining audit item outstanding. The company is also progressing its pending corporate action with FINRA related to its transition to American Fusion.
For additional background on David's scientific publications and research activity, visit his ResearchGate profile. More information about Kepler Fusion Technologies and the Texatron platform is available at keplerfusion.com and americanfusionenergy.com.
Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) is an advanced energy platform company focused on developing and commercializing fusion energy technologies through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kepler Fusion Technologies. Following its merger with Kepler, the company operates under the American Fusion brand and has filed a corporate action with FINRA to change its legal name to American Fusion Inc.
