Expandable wellbore junction
US6135208A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/106
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for use in conjunction with subterranean well operations. In a described embodiment, an expandable wellbore connector is utilized in interconnecting multiple wellbores in the well. The wellbore connector is expanded into a cavity formed in one wellbore, and then another wellbore is drilled through the wellbore connector. The wellbore connector is sealingly engaged with tubular members in each wellbore.
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