Renewal Fuels, Inc., operating under the American Fusion brand, has appointed Dwight Cartwright as Chief Operating Officer and a member of the company's Board of Directors. The appointment comes as the company focuses on translating engineering progress into scalable operational execution for its Texatron™ fusion energy platform. Cartwright brings extensive senior leadership experience across operations, manufacturing, infrastructure development, and complex technology-driven organizations, with a career spanning large-scale operational environments where disciplined execution, safety, quality control, and capital efficiency were critical to success.
As Chief Operating Officer, Cartwright will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, operational planning, manufacturing and supply chain readiness, infrastructure development, safety and quality systems, and organizational execution. His role is expected to be central to advancing the Texatron™ fusion platform toward commercial deployment. The company's strategy is centered on building a scalable, infrastructure-grade fusion energy platform supported by proprietary technology, disciplined intellectual property development, and long-term commercial deployment objectives.
"Dwight's appointment reflects our focus on execution and accountability," said Richard Hawkins, Chairman and CEO of Renewal Fuels, Inc. "His background in leading complex operations, managing risk, and building durable systems strengthens our leadership team at a critical stage. He brings the kind of operational rigor required to support American Fusion's long-term objectives." Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler Fusion Technologies, added, "I have worked closely with Dwight and have seen firsthand the depth of his operational judgment and execution discipline. He understands how to build organizations that can support complex technology programs at scale."
The appointment signals American Fusion's transition from development to deployment phase for its fusion technology. Kepler Fusion Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renewal Fuels, is developing the Texatron™ aneutronic fusion platform designed to support modular, infrastructure-grade deployment for industrial, commercial, and grid-constrained applications. The company's development strategy emphasizes system-level engineering, disciplined intellectual property protection, and scalable architectures intended to support long-term commercial operation. For more information about Kepler Fusion Technologies and its Texatron™ platform, please visit www.keplerfusion.com and americanfusionenergy.com.
This leadership change occurs as Renewal Fuels continues its previously announced merger with Kepler Fusion Technologies and has filed a corporate action with FINRA to change its legal name to American Fusion Inc. The company operates as an advanced energy platform company focused on the development and commercialization of fusion energy technologies. The latest news and updates relating to the company are available at https://tinyurl.com/rnwfnewsroom.
The appointment of Cartwright represents a significant strategic move for Texas's emerging fusion energy sector. As American Fusion transitions from research and development to operational deployment, the company's focus on scalable infrastructure-grade solutions could position Texas as a leader in commercial fusion energy. The Texatron™ platform's design for industrial, commercial, and grid-constrained applications suggests potential for addressing Texas's growing energy demands while supporting grid stability and industrial competitiveness.
For the Texas economy, successful deployment of fusion energy technology could create new high-tech manufacturing jobs, attract investment in advanced energy infrastructure, and provide a reliable, clean energy source for the state's industrial base. The emphasis on operational execution and scalable deployment indicates American Fusion is preparing for commercial viability, which could have far-reaching implications for Texas's energy independence and economic growth in the coming decades.
