3. PACIFIC ETHANOL WEST PLANTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Deferred tax liability related to cumulative adjustments | $ (10,244) | ||
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| Equity interest owned | 100.00% | 96.00% | |
| Reduction in noncontrolling interest | $ 4,388 | $ 5,921 | $ 14,281 |
| Increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital due to acquisition | $ 560 | $ 79 | $ 11,940 |
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- Definition Increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital due to acquisition No definition available.
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- Definition Reduction in noncontrolling interest No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of other increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital (APIC). No definition available.
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- Definition The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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