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 shares the through-line connecting NuScale and Eagle Energy Metals. From his early exposure to nuclear markets in 1998 to helping build nuclear simulation platforms and supporting NuScale through licensing, Chris explains why first-mover advantage in SMRs mattered and why the next opportunity lies deeper in the supply chain. With SMRs advancing toward commercialization, fuel and uranium supply have become the critical, tech-agnostic bottlenecks. Eagle Energy Metals represents tha...
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Jan. 27, 2026
The Next Phase of the SPAC Market: Fewer Deals, Better Sponsors
Chris Sorrells shares his view on where the SPAC market is headed next. After years of excess, he explains why rationalization, more experienced sponsors, cleaner vehicles, and better capital alignment are critical for long-term health. He also outlines why greater discipline and sponsor accountability could strengthen the structure moving forward. Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and...
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Dec. 12, 2025
Why Energy and Decarbonization Remain Spring Valley’s Focus
Chris Sorrells shares why Spring Valley remains committed to the energy and decarbonization sectors. From AI infrastructure to power security, he discusses how global shifts are reshaping the energy landscape and where the next opportunities lie. Guest: Chris Sorrells – Chairman and CEO of Spring Valley Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sorrells-5a6a836/ Watch more episodes at: YouTube.com/@UCiOCVRrRqqmq20QNV9I43Zg Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: 👉 Michael J. Blankenship - https...
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Dec. 3, 2025
Where the Next Big Opportunities Lie in SPACs
Looking ahead, Chris Sorrells shares his “crystal ball” on where Spring Valley and the SPAC market are headed. From nuclear and AI to rare earths and defense tech, he outlines where the next generation of SPAC opportunities will emerge. Guest: Chris Sorrells – Chairman and CEO of Spring Valley Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sorrells-5a6a836/ Watch more episodes at: YouTube.com/@UCiOCVRrRqqmq20QNV9I43Zg Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: 👉 Michael J. Blankenship - https://www.lin...
Guest: Chris Sorrells
Dec. 2, 2025
Reshoring, Minerals, and Energy Security
Chris Sorrells discusses how reshoring, critical minerals, and energy security are shaping U.S. investment trends. He shares how investor sentiment is aligning around domestic production, rare earths, and defense resilience. Guest: Chris Sorrells – Chairman and CEO of Spring Valley Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sorrells-5a6a836/ Watch more episodes at: YouTube.com/@UCiOCVRrRqqmq20QNV9I43Zg Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: 👉 Michael J. Blankenship - https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Guest: Chris Sorrells