The CEDI (Distribution Center) is a 24/7 storage and cross-docking facility consisting of a warehouse for dry products and another for refrigerated products. The CEDI has a projected average electrical energy consumption of 426,891 kWh/month, of which 110,643 kWh/month will be supplied by photovoltaic solar energy and the rest will be supplied by the self-generation system. To technically and economically evaluate the implementation of a natural gas self-generation system to reduce electric energy costs and improve the reliability of a food distribution center in the city of Barranquilla. Methods: In order to achieve the proposed objective, an energy characterization and an energy and economic evaluation of 3 different energy scenarios are carried out. According to the current and projected scenarios, the coverage of sources, and the availability of technology in the market, the project is technically feasible and through the evaluated alternatives, the ease, simplicity and availability of energy generation from microturbines and the greater efficiency, catalog of suppliers, and low initial cost of generation from internal combustion engines stand out. It can be affirmed that the advantages offered by the microturbine configuration are better suited to the commercial nature and current operating conditions of the CEDI.