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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
Deferred tax liability related to cumulative adjustments |  | $ (10,244) |
PE Op Co. [Member] |  |  |
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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