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MondayMar 02, 2026 9:20 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Closes Kepler Fusion Transaction, Advances SEC Reporting and American Fusion Transition

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) announced that all closing conditions related to its previously disclosed transaction with Kepler Fusion Technologies Inc. have been satisfied, formally closing the transaction effective Feb. 27, 2026, for accounting purposes. The definitive closing date supports purchase price accounting clarity and simplifies the Company’s fiscal 2025 year-end audit, which is nearing completion. Management said the completion enables finalization of acquisition accounting and related disclosures as the Company progresses toward full SEC reporting status. Separately, Renewal Fuels refiled its Motion for Entry of Default Judgment in a pending Washington matter with additional specificity requested by the court. The…

FridayFeb 27, 2026 9:18 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Provides Intellectual Property Update on Texatron(TM) Fusion Platform

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) announced it has filed 20 patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering core structural, confinement and electromagnetic design elements of its Texatron(TM) aneutronic fusion platform and proprietary “clam-shell” reactor architecture, with one application in active prosecution and additional filings expected to enter examination in mid-2026. The company said it is developing approximately 240 additional patent applications in coordination with Chief Technology Officer Dr. John Brandenburg, which, if filed, would expand its portfolio to roughly 260 applications spanning reactor architecture, fuel cycle optimization and system integration. Management stated the patent strategy is being sequenced to align with engineering development and commercialization goals for the Helium-3 and Deuterium-based Texatron(TM)…

FridayFeb 27, 2026 9:18 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Provides Court Update on Share Rescission Case

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) provided an update on its pending civil action in King County Superior Court, stating that on Feb. 26, 2026, the court dismissed all claims against Justin Costello under Civil Rule 41 and struck his emergency motion for stay after he was removed as a party. The court also struck the company’s motion for entry of default judgment against the remaining corporate defendants on procedural grounds related solely to citation formatting, while leaving defaults against those defendants in place and not addressing service, rescission, the evidentiary record or the merits of the claims. The action seeks rescission of two 2021 asset purchase agreements…

TuesdayFeb 24, 2026 10:43 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) d/b/a American Fusion, Appoints Fabrice David as Independent Director

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF), doing business as American Fusion, announced the appointment of Fabrice David as an independent director effective Feb. 23, 2026. David is an independent scientific researcher, inventor and strategic advisor with more than two decades of experience spanning fusion-related energy science, advanced nuclear phenomena, propulsion systems and applied biotechnology, having authored or co-authored more than 130 scientific publications and holding numerous patents in advanced energy systems and experimental physics. He previously served as partner and board member of DEUO Dynamics in the United Kingdom, supporting governance and oversight of advanced fusion and cold-fusion research initiatives, and also founded and operated a photovoltaic solar distribution business. As independent director, David will…

TuesdayFeb 24, 2026 10:42 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Highlights Kepler Follow-Up Interview on Texatron(TM) Fusion Platform and 2026 Deployment Timeline

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF), together with Kepler Fusion Technologies Inc., announced the availability of a new follow-up interview featuring Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler, and Dr. John E. Brandenburg, Ph.D., chief technology officer. The discussion expands on prior remarks regarding the Texatron(TM) radiation-free fusion platform, outlining progress toward a targeted 100-megawatt operational unit by the end of 2026, including component integration, subsystem validation and grid-readiness efforts in collaboration with North Texas utility partners. Management detailed a power-as-a-service model offering per-kilowatt electricity pricing competitive with hydropower and other major sources, along with growing engagement from utilities, industrial operators and remote communities. The interview also referenced strategic discussions with the Department of…

TuesdayFeb 17, 2026 10:31 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Appoints Travis Yakimishyn as Chief Electrical and Power Systems Officer

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) announced that Travis Yakimishyn, P.Eng., has joined the company as chief electrical and power systems officer, where he will oversee electrical architecture and grid integration strategy for Kepler’s Texatron(TM) aneutronic fusion platform. Yakimishyn brings experience in grid interconnection, substation design, high-voltage systems and utility-scale infrastructure, and will advance scalable electrical design standards and interconnection pathways as development moves toward commercialization. The company also said it continues to progress additional patent filings for Texatron and regulatory initiatives, including Form 10 preparation, audit completion and corporate actions tied to its transition to American Fusion. To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/mHpFN About Renewal Fuels, Inc. and American Fusion Renewal…

ThursdayFeb 12, 2026 9:53 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Appoints Dwight Cartwright as Chief Operating Officer and Director

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) announced the appointment of Dwight Cartwright as Chief Operating Officer and member of its Board of Directors, strengthening leadership as the company advances the Texatron(TM) fusion platform toward commercial deployment. Cartwright brings senior experience across operations, manufacturing, infrastructure development and large-scale, technology-driven organizations, and will oversee day-to-day operations, manufacturing and supply chain readiness, infrastructure buildout, safety and quality systems, and organizational execution. Leadership highlighted his operational discipline and experience scaling complex programs as critical to supporting American Fusion’s next phase of growth and deployment. To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/YXqnV About Renewal Fuels, Inc. and American Fusion Renewal Fuels,…

WednesdayFeb 11, 2026 11:10 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Engages IBN to Lead Corporate Communications Strategy Following American Fusion Repositioning

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF), doing business as American Fusion, announced it has engaged IBN to support its corporate communications strategy following its completed merger with Kepler Fusion Technologies. The company has repositioned its operations toward the development and long-term commercialization of deployable fusion power systems for industrial and infrastructure applications, advancing its technology and deployment roadmap through a wholly owned subsidiary. Under the agreement, IBN will leverage its investor-focused distribution network, including more than 5,000 syndication outlets and InvestorWire services, to expand awareness among investors, journalists and the broader market as Renewal Fuels pursues disciplined governance, intellectual property development and regulatory readiness within a public-company framework. To view…

MondayFeb 09, 2026 9:05 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Appoints Dr. John E. Brandenburg as CTO of Kepler Fusion Technologies

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF), also known as American Fusion, announced the appointment of Dr. John E. Brandenburg, Ph.D., as chief technology officer of Kepler Fusion Technologies, effective immediately. Dr. Brandenburg is a senior plasma physicist with more than four decades of experience spanning fusion energy, advanced propulsion, and applied plasma physics, and brings deep technical expertise to the Company’s mission of commercializing its Texatron(TM) aneutronic fusion platform. His career includes senior scientific roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, The Aerospace Corporation, the Florida Space Institute at Kennedy Space Center, and Orbital Technologies Corporation, along with service under multiple U.S. government security clearances supporting sensitive…

TuesdayFeb 03, 2026 10:37 am

EnergyNewsBreaks – ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) Closes $15 Million Registered Direct Offering

ESS Tech (NYSE: GWH) announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering with institutional investors, raising approximately $15 million through the sale of 8,571,428 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants at a price of $1.75 per share, a premium to the Jan. 28, 2026 closing price, with aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $15 million; the transaction closed Jan. 30, 2026, and net proceeds, together with existing cash, are expected to be used for general corporate purposes and working capital, with Aegis Capital Corp. serving as exclusive placement agent for the offering. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/akuUA About…

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