Pacific Ethanol Inc ., Sacramento, Ca., filed an amended joint reorganization plan, along with four of its ethanol-manufacturing facilities. The plan, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, will cut the firm's debt through a swap of $290 million in secured debt for equity and $115 million in secured and subordinated debt. The company hopes that upon emergence from Chapter 11 it will continue owning as well as operating the production facilities. For further information on Pacific Ethanol contact the court at 302-252-2560.