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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Document And Entity Information  
Entity Registrant Name Pacific Ethanol, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000778164
Document Type S-1
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2013
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company