Renewal Fuels, Inc., which operates under the American Fusion brand, has appointed Fabrice David as an independent director effective February 23, 2026. The appointment comes as the company advances its Texatron aneutronic fusion platform toward commercial deployment, with David expected to provide scientific and technical oversight and insight into intellectual property strategy.
David brings more than two decades of experience spanning fusion-related energy science, advanced nuclear phenomena, propulsion systems and applied biotechnology. He has authored or co-authored more than 130 scientific publications and holds numerous patents in advanced energy systems and experimental physics. His background includes serving 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. David also founded and operated a photovoltaic solar distribution business, giving him commercial experience in renewable energy.
The company's strategy centers on building a scalable, infrastructure-grade fusion energy platform supported by proprietary technology, disciplined intellectual property development, and long-term commercial deployment objectives. Following its merger with Kepler Fusion Technologies, Renewal Fuels is operating under the American Fusion brand and has filed a corporate action with FINRA to change its legal name to American Fusion Inc.
This appointment is significant as the global energy sector seeks viable alternatives to fossil fuels and conventional nuclear power. Fusion energy represents a potentially transformative technology that could provide abundant, clean energy without the radioactive waste associated with traditional nuclear fission. The Texatron platform's aneutronic approach aims to minimize neutron production, potentially addressing safety and material degradation concerns that have challenged other fusion concepts.
David's appointment signals American Fusion's commitment to scientific rigor as it moves toward commercialization. His experience with both research and commercial operations positions him to help bridge the gap between laboratory development and market deployment. The company's progress can be tracked through its newsroom at http://ibn.fm/RNWF, which provides updates on developments.
The broader context of this appointment reflects increasing investment and interest in fusion energy technologies worldwide. As climate change concerns drive demand for carbon-free energy sources, companies like American Fusion are positioning themselves to compete in what could become a multi-trillion dollar market. Success in commercializing fusion technology would fundamentally reshape global energy systems, providing reliable baseload power without greenhouse gas emissions.
For investors and industry observers, board appointments of this caliber indicate growing maturity in the fusion energy sector. The inclusion of independent directors with deep technical expertise helps ensure proper governance and strategic direction as companies transition from research phases to commercialization efforts. This development comes amid increasing regulatory attention to energy innovation and growing public-private partnerships aimed at accelerating clean energy technologies.
