Renewal Fuels Appoints Fusion Energy Expert Fabrice David as Independent Director

Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF), doing business as American Fusion, has appointed Fabrice David as an independent director effective February 23, 2026. David brings more than two decades of experience in fusion-related energy science, advanced nuclear phenomena, propulsion systems and applied biotechnology to the company's board. His background includes authoring or co-authoring more than 130 scientific publications and holding numerous patents in advanced energy systems and experimental physics.

David previously served as partner and board member of DEUO Dynamics in the United Kingdom, where he supported governance and oversight of advanced fusion and cold-fusion research initiatives. He also founded and operated a photovoltaic solar distribution business, giving him practical experience in renewable energy commercialization. As an independent director, David will provide scientific and technical oversight and insight into intellectual property strategy as the company advances its Texatron(TM) aneutronic fusion platform toward commercial deployment.

The appointment comes as Renewal Fuels continues to develop and commercialize fusion energy technologies through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kepler Fusion Technologies. Following its previously announced merger with Kepler, the company is operating under the American Fusion brand and has filed a corporate action with FINRA to change its legal name to American Fusion Inc. The company's strategy focuses on building a scalable, infrastructure-grade fusion energy platform supported by proprietary technology, disciplined intellectual property development, and long-term commercial deployment objectives.

For investors seeking additional information about the company, the latest news and updates relating to RNWF are available in the company's newsroom at http://ibn.fm/RNWF. The appointment of David represents a significant step in strengthening the company's scientific leadership as it pursues commercial fusion energy solutions. His extensive background in both theoretical research and practical energy applications positions him to contribute meaningfully to the company's technical direction and intellectual property strategy during a critical phase of development.