Commercialization Pathways and Market Prospects for Hydrate‑Assisted CO2 Storage in Low‑Temperature Reservoirs

The growing demand for large‐scale carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) has made people more interested in geological storage ideas that can keep carbon dioxide (CO2) permanently and with little leakage. Although traditional storage techniques are technically mature, persistent concerns continue regarding buoyancy‐driven migration, long‐term monitoring necessities, and liability. In this context, low‐temperature reservoirs, where CO2 can be trapped as solid hydrates, offer a completely new and possibly safer option to store CO2. These kinds of settings are found in permafrost regions, deep‐ocean sediments, and subsea formations where the temperature is usually below 10°C and the pressure is favorable for hydrate stability. This article evaluates the commercialization potential of hydrate‐assisted CO2 storage in low‐temperature reservoirs. Other than concentrating on the technical point of view, which has already been investigated in some laboratory‐scale analyses, this article mostly focuses on the commercial relevance from some widespread perspectives. The discussion has been suggested to look at scalability, economic performance, and market positioning. Even though the initial capital costs may be greater because of offshore access and unique injection needs, life‐cycle evaluations show that costs could be lower because of less monitoring, lower risk of leaks, and the chance to sell carbon credits in premium markets that value permanency. The technology is still immature, and the most important next step is to do pilot‐scale demonstrations. If technically feasible, this CO2 storage technique emerges as a credible, differentiated, and potentially transformative pathway for secure long‐term carbon sequestration in future CCUS portfolios.