Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a whipstock assembly, a packer assembly fixedly coupled to the to the whipstock assembly, and an anchor assembly coupled to the packer assembly. The downhole tool, according to this aspect, further includes a completion assembly coupled to the anchor assembly, the whipstock assembly, packer assembly, anchor assembly and the completion assembly configured to be run-in-hole in a single trip.

Abstract: Provided is a latch collet, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The latch collet, in one aspect, includes a collet body, the collet body having a plurality of collet fingers. The latch collet, according to this aspect, further includes a collet prop button located on a radial interior of each of the plurality of collet fingers, the collet prop button configured to engage with a profile of a mandrel for running the latch collet downhole, and configured to be propped radially outward by the mandrel to cause torque buttons located on a radial exterior of each of the plurality of fingers to remain engaged with associated alignment profiles in a latch coupling when positioned at an acceptable position downhole.

Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a whipstock assembly, and a completion assembly. The downhole tool, according to this aspect, further includes a fluid loss device positioned between the whipstock assembly and the completion assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a latch collet including a collet body, the collet body having a collet body opening extending through a thickness (tcb) thereof and a plurality of collet fingers, as well as a mandrel positioned within the collet body, the mandrel having a mandrel slot therein. The downhole tool, according to this aspect, further includes a bore sensor positioned within the collet body opening and the mandrel slot, the bore sensor configured remain in a radially extended state when the latch collet is in too large size casing and configured to be pushed to a radially compressed state when the latch collet is in the correct size casing and thereby not prevent the collet body and the mandrel from sliding relative to one another.

Abstract: Provided is a latch coupling, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The latch coupling, in one aspect, includes a housing having an outside diameter (OD) and an inside diameter (ID). The latch coupling, according to this aspect, further includes a plurality of axial alignment slots located along the inside diameter (ID) of the housing, wherein a width (WAS) of each of the plurality of axial alignment slots is within 10% of each other.

Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a whipstock assembly, a packer assembly removably coupled to the to the whipstock assembly, and an anchor assembly coupled to the packer assembly. The downhole tool, according to this aspect, further includes a completion assembly coupled to the anchor assembly, the whipstock assembly, packer assembly, anchor assembly and the completion assembly configured to be run-in-hole in a single trip.

Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a latch collet including a collet body, the collet body having a plurality of collet fingers, and a mandrel positioned within the collet body. The downhole tool, according to this aspect, further includes a packer assembly positioned axially between the collet body and the mandrel, the packer assembly configured to move from a radially retracted state when the mandrel and collet body are being run-in-hole to a radially extended state when the collet body has engaged with a latching profile and weight is placed down upon the packer assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a latch collet including a collet body, the collet body having a collet body slot on a radial interior surface thereof and a plurality of collet fingers, as well as a mandrel positioned within the collet body, the mandrel having a mandrel opening extending through a thickness (tm) thereof, and a running tool collet located within the mandrel, the running tool collet having a running tool collet slot on a radial exterior surface thereof. The downhole tool, according to this aspect, further includes a locking dog positioned within the mandrel opening.

Abstract: Provided is a latch collet, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The latch collet, in one aspect, includes a collet body, the collet body having a plurality of collet fingers. The latch collet, according to this aspect, further includes a torque button located on a radial exterior of each of the plurality of collet fingers, wherein a width (WTB) of each of the torque buttons is within 10% of each other.

Abstract: Provided is a two-part drilling and running tool, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The two-part drilling and running tool, in one aspect, includes a conveyance, a smaller assembly coupled to an end of the conveyance, and a larger bit assembly slidably coupled to the conveyance, the smaller assembly and larger bit assembly configured to slidingly engage one another downhole to form a combined bit assembly. The two-part drilling and running tool, according to this aspect, further includes a one way mechanism coupled between the smaller assembly and the larger bit assembly, the one way mechanism configured to allow the smaller assembly and larger bit assembly to axially slide in one direction relative to one another and prevent the smaller assembly and larger bit assembly from axially sliding in an opposite direction relative to one another.

Abstract: Provided is a buoyant guide sub for use with a downhole oilfield conveyance. The buoyant guide sub, in one aspect, includes a hollow tubular structure, the hollow tubular structure including one or more tubular walls. The buoyant guide sub, according to at least one aspect, further includes a housing coupled to and slidable relative to the hollow tubular structure, the hollow tubular structure and the housing operable to form a pressurized chamber, the hollow tubular structure and housing having a combined mass per unit volume less than a specific gravity of 2.

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction (MLT), a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The MLT, in one aspect, includes a y-block having a housing with a single first bore and second and third bores extending therein, the second and third bores defining second and third centerlines. The MLT, in this aspect, further includes a mainbore leg having a first mainbore leg end coupled to the second bore and a second opposing mainbore leg end, and a lateral bore leg having a first lateral bore leg end coupled to the third bore and a second opposing lateral bore leg end. In this aspect, the mainbore leg and the lateral bore leg are twisted with respect to the second and third bore such that a first plane taken through centerlines of the second opposing mainbore leg end and the second opposing lateral bore leg end is angled.

Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is a well system and a method for forming a well system. The well system, in one aspect, includes a main wellbore, the main wellbore having a main wellbore open hole section, and a lateral wellbore extending from the main wellbore, the lateral wellbore having a lateral wellbore open hole section. The well system, according to this aspect, further includes a main bore completion located within the main wellbore and a lateral bore completion located within the lateral wellbore, and a multilateral junction positioned at an intersection between the main wellbore open hole section of the main wellbore and the lateral wellbore open hole section of the lateral wellbore, the multilateral junction including a main bore leg forming a first pressure tight seal with the main bore completion and a lateral bore leg forming a second pressure tight seal with the lateral bore completion such that the main bore completion and the lateral bore completion are hydraulically isolated from one another.

Abstract: A multilateral junction comprising a y-block and a port seal member. The y-block comprises a main bore, a lateral bore, and lateral port formed in the y-block. The port seal member is integrated within the main bore and has at least one of an opened, closed, and choked position. The multilateral junction also includes one or more gaskets configured to hydraulically isolate the lateral bore when the port seal member is in a closed position. The multilateral junction may further include a controller coupled to the port seal member for performing at least one of an opening, closing, and choking operation on the port seal member. The y-block is a single, machined object with the main bore and the lateral bore formed therein. The multilateral junction is useful in applications that require pressure tight seals and minimal restriction of the internal diameter of a main bore.

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction (MLT), a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The MLT, in one aspect, includes a y-block having a housing with a single first bore and second and third bores extending therein, the second and third bores defining second and third centerlines. The MLT, in this aspect, further includes a mainbore leg having a first mainbore leg end coupled to the second bore and a second opposing mainbore leg end, and a lateral bore leg having a first lateral bore leg end coupled to the third bore and a second opposing lateral bore leg end. In this aspect, the mainbore leg and the lateral bore leg are twisted with respect to the second and third bore such that a first plane taken through centerlines of the second opposing mainbore leg end and the second opposing lateral bore leg end is angled.

Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is an anchor for use with a downhole tool in a wellbore. The anchor, according to this aspect, may include a base pipe; and one or more expandable chambers positioned radially about the base pipe. The one or more expandable chambers may, in some aspects, be configured to move from a first collapsed state to a second activated state; and the one or more expandable chambers may be operable to handle at least 20.7 Bar of internal pressure in the second activated state to engage a wall of a wellbore.

Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is a well system and a method for forming a well system. The well system, in one aspect, includes a main wellbore, the main wellbore having a main wellbore open hole section, and a lateral wellbore extending from the main wellbore, the lateral wellbore having a lateral wellbore open hole section. The well system, according to this aspect, further includes a main bore completion located within the main wellbore and a lateral bore completion located within the lateral wellbore, and a multilateral junction positioned at an intersection between the main wellbore open hole section of the main wellbore and the lateral wellbore open hole section of the lateral wellbore, the multilateral junction including a main bore leg forming a first pressure tight seal with the main bore completion and a lateral bore leg forming a second pressure tight seal with the lateral bore completion such that the main bore completion and the lateral bore completion are hydraulically isolated from one another.

Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is an anchor for use with a downhole tool in a wellbore, a well system, and a method for anchoring a downhole tool within a wellbore. The anchor, according to this aspect, may include a base pipe, and two or more hydraulic activation chambers disposed radially about the base pipe, the two or more hydraulic activation chambers configured to move from a first collapsed state to a second activated state to engage with a wall of a wellbore and laterally and rotationally fix a downhole tool coupled to the base pipe within the wellbore.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing a deflector in a primary wellbore and confirming lateral wellbore access. The hydraulic retrieving tool is coupled to the interior of the deflector and introduced into the primary wellbore. The hydraulic retrieving tool comprises a bullnose, a plurality of retractable deflective pads, and a retractable dog. The deflector comprises a deflection surface. The hydraulic retrieving tool is decoupled from the interior of the deflector at a depth in the primary wellbore by retracting the dog and the plurality of deflective pads. The hydraulic retrieving tool is removed from the interior of the deflector. The dog and the plurality of deflective pads on the hydraulic retrieving tool are expanded when the hydraulic retrieving tool is removed from the interior of the deflector. The hydraulic retrieving tool drifts at least a portion of the deflection surface to determine if there is lateral wellbore access.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for installing a deflector in a primary wellbore and confirming lateral wellbore access. The hydraulic retrieving tool is coupled to the interior of the deflector and introduced into the primary wellbore. The hydraulic retrieving tool comprises a bullnose, a plurality of retractable deflective pads, and a retractable dog. The deflector comprises a deflection surface. The hydraulic retrieving tool is decoupled from the interior of the deflector at a depth in the primary wellbore by retracting the dog and the plurality of deflective pads. The hydraulic retrieving tool is removed from the interior of the deflector. The dog and the plurality of deflective pads on the hydraulic retrieving tool are expanded when the hydraulic retrieving tool is removed from the interior of the deflector. The hydraulic retrieving tool drifts at least a portion of the deflection surface to determine if there is lateral wellbore access.