General form of registration statement for all companies including face-amount certificate companies

12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details)

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12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Kinergy Tradename [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Kinergy Tradename [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Customer Relationships [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Customer Relationships [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Pacific Ethanol Tradename [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Pacific Ethanol Tradename [Member]
Useful Life (Years)           10 years   2 years  
Gross intangible asset   $ 8,219 $ 8,219 $ 2,678 $ 2,678 $ 4,741 $ 4,741 $ 800 $ 800
Accumulated Amortization   (4,485) (3,761)       (3,685) (3,211) (800) (550)
Net Book Value $ 3,615 $ 3,734 $ 4,458 $ 2,678 $ 2,678 $ 1,056 $ 1,530    $ 250