Under the context of China's energy powerhouse strategy and the development of characteristic new-type think tanks, focusing on the talent mechanisms of central SOE think tanks in the energy sector, a systematic analysis of their current status was conducted. The research reveals that these institutes have established a five-dimensional influence system encompassing policy, enterprises, academia, international cooperation, and society, demonstrating notable achievements in strategic support, professional capacity, and institutional innovation. However, challenges persist, including delayed pilot implementations, talent structure imbalances, and rigid incentive mechanisms. Based on comparative case studies, a three-dimensional optimization framework was proposed: structuring strategic-level collaborations through “government-industry-academia-research-application”integration to establish four-dimensional talent development objectives, designing operational mechanisms including differentiated training, market-oriented incentives, and digital governance platforms, and instituting institutional reforms such as dual-track evaluation systems and intellectual property sharing arrangements. The conclusions provide theoretical foundations and practical pathways for advancing the modernization of talent teams in energy SOE think tanks and supporting national energy security strategies.

energy security strategy  /  CSOEs think tanks  /  talent mechanism  /  new-type think tanks  /  governance system