Chris Sorrells
Chairman & CEO of Spring Valley II and III
Chris Sorrells is chief executive officer of Spring Valley and chairman of Spring Valley II and III. A veteran investor and operator with over 30 years of experience in the natural resources and decarbonization sectors, he previously led Spring Valley I through its merger with NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) and served on NuScale’s board. Sorrells was lead director at Renewable Energy Group (Nasdaq: REGI) until its $3.1 billion acquisition by Chevron and earlier was managing director and operating partner at NGP Energy Technology Partners. He holds degrees from the University of Southern California, the College of William & Mary, and Washington and Lee University.
Feb. 19, 2026
Why Nuclear’s Supply Chain Is the Real Opportunity
Chris Sorrells connects NuScale and Eagle Energy Metals, explaining why fuel and uranium supply are the next bottleneck as small modular reactors move toward commercialization.
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Jan. 27, 2026
The Next Phase of the SPAC Market: Fewer Deals, Better Sponsors
Chris Sorrells on where the SPAC market goes next: fewer deals, more experienced sponsors, cleaner vehicles, and greater accountability after years of excess.
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Dec. 12, 2025
Why Energy and Decarbonization Remain Spring Valley’s Focus
Spring Valley CEO Chris Sorrells on why the firm stays focused on energy and decarbonization, from AI infrastructure demand to power security.
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Dec. 3, 2025
Where the Next Big Opportunities Lie in SPACs
Spring Valley CEO Chris Sorrells shares where he sees the next SPAC opportunities emerging, from nuclear and AI to rare earths and defense tech.
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Dec. 2, 2025
Reshoring, Minerals, and Energy Security
Chris Sorrells on how reshoring, critical minerals, and energy security are shaping US investment, and why investor sentiment is aligning around domestic production.
Guest: Chris Sorrells