High-pressure multilateral junction with mainbore and lateral access and control
US12404747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided is a y-block, a multilateral junction, and a method for forming a well system. The y-block, in one aspect, includes a housing having a first end and a second opposing end, and a single first bore extending into the housing from the first end, the single first bore defining a first centerline. The y-block according to this aspect further includes second and third separate bores extending into the housing and branching off from the single first bore, the second bore defining a second centerline and the third bore defining a third centerline, wherein the second and third centerlines are angled relative to one another.
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