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In alternative embodiments, provided processes for the integration of hydrolysis of renewable glycerides for the subsequent generation of paraffins (or a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, or a mixture of alkanes containing around 80% to 90% linear chains (n-paraffin) with about 20 to 30 carbons in length) and propylene glycol. In alternative embodiments, provided is an improved and integrated process for producing paraffins and propylene glycol from renewable feedstocks comprising first subjecting renewable glycerides to a hydrolysis process step to generate free fatty acids (FFAs) and glycerol. The generated FFAs are suitable for use in a hydro-processing step to produce products suitable for use as transportation fuels, and the generated glycerol can be used in a hydrogenolysis step for producing propylene glycol.

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