the present invention relates to a method for determining the kinetics of gas hydrate formation in a fluid comprising water , wherein the following stages are carried out : a sample of the fluid is provided in form of a water - in - oil stable emulsion , dsc measurements are performed on the sample to obtain at least one peak corresponding to the gas hydrate conversion energy in the water drops of said emulsion , kinetic characteristics of the formation of hydrates in said fluid are deduced from the peak .