Metal nanomaterials with high thermal conductivity are ideal promoters for enhanced gas hydrate formation, including metal?based nanoparticles, metal oxides, and metalloid oxides. In this paper, the effects of different kinds of metal nanomaterials on the formation of gas hydrates were reviewed, and the effects of parameters such as the induction time and gas consumption of enhanced hydrate formation were introduced from the three aspects of additive concentration, particle size and surface properties. The results show that the heat transfer effect of metal?based nanoparticles is better, and some metal oxides and metalloid oxides will exhibit an inhibitory effect; the appropriate addition concentration and particle size have an important impact on the formation of hydrates. In addition, the combination of metal nanomaterials and chemical reagents can significantly improve the dispersion stability of nanoparticles, thereby promoting the efficient generation of hydrates.