Multilateral junction with wellbore isolation
A wellbore isolation system includes a junction positioned at an intersection of a first wellbore and a second wellbore, and a deflector disposed in the junction such that a path into the first leg of the junction is obstructed and engaged with the first leg of the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal. The junction includes a first leg extending downhole into the first wellbore, and a second leg extending downhole into the second wellbore.
1. A wellbore isolation system, comprising:
a junction positioned at an intersection of a first wellbore and a second wellbore and engaged with the first wellbore and the second wellbore to form a fluid and pressure tight seal, the junction comprising:
an uphole end extending uphole;
a first leg extending downhole into the first wellbore; and
a second leg extending downhole into the second wellbore; and
a deflector disposed in the junction such that a path into the first leg of the junction is obstructed and engaged with the first leg of the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal; and
an isolation sleeve extending into the second leg of the junction and preventing fluid flow into and out of the first wellbore, an uphole end of the isolation sleeve engages with a liner disposed uphole from the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal, and a downhole end of the isolation sleeve engages with a sealing sleeve of the deflector extending downhole into the second leg of the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal.
2. The wellbore isolation system of claim 1 , wherein the deflector comprises:
a channel extending axially through the deflector; and
a plug disposed in the channel and engaged with the channel to prevent fluid flow through the channel.
3. The wellbore isolation system of claim 2 , wherein the plug comprises a valve configured to be opened to permit fluid flow through the channel of the deflector or closed to prevent fluid flow through the channel of the deflector.
4. The wellbore isolation system of claim 3 , wherein the valve is configured to be triggered to open upon exposure to a threshold temperature or a threshold pressure.
5. The wellbore isolation system of claim 3 , wherein the valve is configured to be triggered to open upon receiving a signal.
6. The wellbore isolation system of claim 3 , wherein the valve is configured to be triggered to open after a predetermined time in operation.
7. The wellbore isolation system of claim 1 , wherein:
the first wellbore is a main wellbore; and
the second wellbore is a lateral wellbore that intersects with the main wellbore.
8. The wellbore isolation system of claim 1 , wherein:
the second wellbore is a main wellbore; and
the first wellbore is a lateral wellbore that intersects with the main wellbore.
9. A method of temporarily isolating a wellbore, comprising:
positioning a junction at an intersection of a first wellbore and a second wellbore, the junction engaged with the first wellbore and the second wellbore to form a fluid and pressure tight seal, the junction comprising:
an uphole end extending uphole;
a first leg extending downhole into the first wellbore; and
a second leg extending downhole into the second wellbore;
positioning a deflector in the junction such that a path into the first leg of the junction is obstructed and the deflector engages the first leg of the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal;
inserting an isolation sleeve into the junction such that the isolation sleeve contacts the deflector and is deflected into the second leg of the junction; and
positioning the isolation sleeve in the second leg of the junction to prevent fluid flow into or out of the first wellbore.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein positioning the isolation sleeve in the second leg of the junction to prevent fluid flow into or out of the first wellbore comprises:
engaging an uphole end of the isolation sleeve with a liner disposed uphole from the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal; and
engaging a downhole end of the isolation sleeve with the second leg of the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal.
11. The method of claim 9 , wherein positioning the isolation sleeve in the second leg of the junction to prevent fluid flow into or out of the first wellbore comprises:
engaging an uphole end of the isolation sleeve with a liner disposed uphole from the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal; and
engaging a downhole end of the isolation sleeve with a sealing sleeve of the deflector extending downhole into the second leg of the junction to form a fluid and pressure tight seal.
12. The method of claim 9 , further comprising extracting the isolation sleeve to allow fluid flow into or out of the first wellbore.
13. The method of claim 9 , further comprising removing a plug disposed in a channel extending axially through the deflector to permit fluid flow through the channel.
14. The method of claim 9 , further comprising opening a valve disposed in the deflector to permit fluid flow through a channel extending axially through deflector.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the valve is configured to be triggered to open upon receiving a signal.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the valve is configured to be triggered to open upon exposure to a threshold temperature or a threshold pressure.
17. The method of claim 14 , wherein the valve is configured to be triggered to open after a predetermined time in operation.
18. The method of claim 9 , wherein:
the first wellbore is a main wellbore; and
the second wellbore is a lateral wellbore that intersects with the main wellbore.
19. The method of claim 9 , wherein:
the second wellbore is a main wellbore; and
the first wellbore is a lateral wellbore that intersects with the main wellbore.