关键词: 能源, 智库, 世界水平, 建议

Abstract: As a product of social progress, think tank is an important force to influence the governmental policies and promote social development. A world-class energy think tank can provide advisory service on energy development strategy for the State and oil companies. This is of great significance to secure national energy supply, bring about sustainable and stable development and enhance the international competitiveness of energy enterprises. This article briefs about the definition of think tank and ways of its activities as well as development of such organizations worldwide. It also elaborates importance and urgency of establishing China’s energy think tank and makes suggestions on how to establish and develop a high-level think tank. The concrete measures include broad international vision, use of scientific methods for research, objectivity and independence, highlight of characteristics, creation of brands, attraction of high-quality and creative talents, and reform of the management and operational mechanism of think tank.

Key words: energy, think tank, world-class, suggestions