Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Pacific Ethanol, Inc. of our report dated March 31, 2010, relating to our audits of the consolidated financial statements, appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in such Prospectus.
HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP
Irvine, California
October 25, 2010